Chinese
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Chineses
Sense 1
Of, from, or related to China, particularly now the People's Republic of China.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Of, from, or related to the people of China, particularly the Han Chinese and their culture whether in China or overseas.
Liên quan đến người Trung Quốc, đặc biệt là người Hán và văn hóa của họ
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Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A native, inhabitant, or citizen of China, particularly of the People's Republic of China.
Người bản địa, cư dân hoặc công dân của Trung Quốc
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A member of the Han Chinese ethnic group, whether in China or overseas.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Chinese” mean?
Of, from, or related to China, particularly now the People's Republic of China.
Is “Chinese” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.