Chinese

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English[edit]

Wiktionary
Mandarin Chinese edition of Wiktionary
Wiktionary
Min Nan edition of Wiktionary

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Etymology[edit]

From China +‎ -ese.

Proper noun[edit]

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Chinese

  1. Any of several Sinitic languages spoken in China, especially Literary Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Wu, or Min Nan.
  2. The class of Sino-Tibetan dialects including Mandarin, Wu, Cantonese, Min Nan and others.
  3. The logographic writing system shared by this language family.
    Hong Kong uses traditional Chinese.
  4. Mandarin: the official language of the People's Republic of China

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Noun[edit]

Chinese (countable and uncountable; plural Chinese)

  1. (uncountable) The people of China.
    The Chinese have an incredible history.
  2. (uncountable) All people of Chinese descent or self-identity
    The Chinese are present in all parts of the world.
  3. (countable) A person from China or of Chinese descent.
    The place was empty till two Chinese walked in.
  4. Chinese food or meal.
    1. (UK, countable, informal) A Chinese meal.
      We're going out tonight for a Chinese.
    2. (North America, uncountable, informal) Chinese food.
      Please don't eat the Chinese ... I'm saving it for later.

Synonyms[edit]

  • (person born in China): Chinaman (of a man only; now considered offensive), Chinee (archaic, informal), chink (person or people who comes from China or its descent; ethnic slur; derogatory)

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Adjective[edit]

Chinese (not comparable)

  1. Of China, its languages or people
  2. Unexpected, as used in the phrases Chinese whispers, Chinese burn, Chinese auction.

Synonyms[edit]

  • (of China, its language or people): Sinic, Sino- (prefix)

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Noun[edit]

Chinese f (plural Chinesen)

  1. female person from China

Related terms[edit]

  • China n (China)
  • Chinees m (person from China, male or female)
  • Chinees n (the Chinese language)

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Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA: /çiˈneːzə/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Chinese m (genitive Chinesen, plural Chinesen)

  1. male person from China

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