Chinese - definition, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌtʃaɪˈniːz|
Brit.  |tʃaɪˈniːz|

noun

- any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system (syn: chinese)
- a native or inhabitant of Communist China or of Nationalist China (syn: chinese)

adjective

- of or pertaining to China or its peoples or cultures (syn: chinese)
Chinese food
- of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language (syn: chinese, taiwanese)

Extra examples

He is learning to speak Chinese.

Do you fancy going out for a Chinese?

Chinese food

French and English are closer to each other than either language is to Chinese.

“We could go to an Italian or Chinese restaurant tonight. What's your preference?” “Either one is fine. I don't have a preference.”

Chinese companies have burst upon the scene with millions of dollars in their pockets.

We have seen a Chinese map of the world, in which the Celestial country occupies the entire space.

The Foreign Minister held talks with his Chinese counterpart.

They have little acquaintance with Chinese philosophy or history.

The merchants know how Chinese are to be reached.

The plane cleared Chinese airspace.

The embassy will continue discussions with the Chinese government.

Chinese vases are disposed around the gallery.

Some concepts in Chinese medicine have no exact equivalent in Western medicine.

Elsie acquired a good knowledge of Chinese.

Word forms

noun
singular: Chinese
plural: Chinese
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