Chinese

/ˈʧaɪniz/
adjective

Relating to China or its people.

He enjoys Chinese food from various regions.
Visual representation of "chinese" - Relating to China or its people.

Often appears as...

  • Chinese society
  • Chinese festival

Usage tips

Neutral

Chinese culture, Chinese language, Chinese cuisine

noun

A group of languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, and others spoken in China.

Mandarin is the most spoken Chinese language worldwide.
Visual representation of "chinese" - A group of languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, and others spoken in China.

Often appears as...

  • learning Chinese
  • Chinese characters

Usage tips

Neutral

Chinese dialects, Chinese writing, Chinese phonetics

adjective

A term used to describe products, styles, or practices that originate from China.

She collects Chinese art that reflects ancient traditions.
Visual representation of "chinese" - A term used to describe products, styles, or practices that originate from China.

Often appears as...

  • Chinese art
  • Chinese medicine

Usage tips

Neutral

Chinese artifacts, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese architecture

adjective

Relating to China or its people.

He enjoys Chinese food from various regions.
Visual representation of "chinese" - Relating to China or its people.

Often appears as...

  • Chinese society
  • Chinese festival

Usage tips

Neutral

Chinese culture, Chinese language, Chinese cuisine

noun

A group of languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, and others spoken in China.

Mandarin is the most spoken Chinese language worldwide.
Visual representation of "chinese" - A group of languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, and others spoken in China.

Often appears as...

  • learning Chinese
  • Chinese characters

Usage tips

Neutral

Chinese dialects, Chinese writing, Chinese phonetics

adjective

A term used to describe products, styles, or practices that originate from China.

She collects Chinese art that reflects ancient traditions.
Visual representation of "chinese" - A term used to describe products, styles, or practices that originate from China.

Often appears as...

  • Chinese art
  • Chinese medicine

Usage tips

Neutral

Chinese artifacts, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese architecture

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "chinese"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware that 'Chinese' encompasses a range of ethnic groups and traditions.

Many festivals vary widely across regions.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Language Nuance

Understand that multiple dialects exist within Chinese.

Cantonese and Mandarin have significant differences.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cuisine Diversity

Recognize that Chinese cuisine includes many regional styles.

Sichuan food is quite different from Cantonese.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware that 'Chinese' encompasses a range of ethnic groups and traditions.

Many festivals vary widely across regions.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Language Nuance

Understand that multiple dialects exist within Chinese.

Cantonese and Mandarin have significant differences.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cuisine Diversity

Recognize that Chinese cuisine includes many regional styles.

Sichuan food is quite different from Cantonese.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware that 'Chinese' encompasses a range of ethnic groups and traditions.

Many festivals vary widely across regions.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Language Nuance

Understand that multiple dialects exist within Chinese.

Cantonese and Mandarin have significant differences.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cuisine Diversity

Recognize that Chinese cuisine includes many regional styles.

Sichuan food is quite different from Cantonese.
Visual representation of the word "Chinese"

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