Chinese (Noun)
Meaning 1
A native or inhabitant of Communist China or of Nationalist China.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Chinese are known for their rich cultural heritage and long history.
- As a Chinese, she was proud of her country's rapid economic growth.
- Many Chinese people have moved to the United States in search of better job opportunities.
- The Chinese government has implemented policies to control the population growth.
- The restaurant was owned by a Chinese family who served authentic Szechuan cuisine.
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Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world.
- The professor was an expert in ancient Chinese, specializing in the Tang dynasty.
- Many people in the southern province of Guangdong speak Cantonese Chinese as their first language.
- Although Taiwanese Chinese is often considered a dialect, it has many unique characteristics.
- Standard Chinese is the official language of China and is used in all government and educational institutions.