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中国人 — meaning in English

Zhōng guó rén

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English meaning

chinaman noun In cricket, a type of spin delivery bowled by a left-handed bowler that turns unexpectedly toward a right-handed batter.
Chinese adj Relating to China, its people, or their culture.

Senses

中国人 is used for these senses in English:

Chinaman (dated, now, offensive) A Chinese person, or person of Chinese descent.
Chinese (countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person from China or of Chinese descent.

Chinese — full definition

adj Relating to China, its people, or their culture.
name The Chinese language, especially Standard Mandarin, written in Chinese characters.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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