Meaning of the word Chinese in English

What does Chinese mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

Chinese

US /tʃaɪˈniːz/
UK /tʃaɪˈniːz/
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Noun

1.

a native or inhabitant of China, or a person of Chinese descent.

Example:
Many Chinese live abroad.
She married a Chinese man.
2.

the official language of China, Mandarin Chinese.

Example:
Do you speak Chinese?
Learning Chinese can be challenging.

Adjective

1.

of or relating to China or its language or culture.

Example:
We had a delicious Chinese meal.
She is studying Chinese history.
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