Chinese in Chinese
Chinese in Chinese is 中文, 中国, 中国人 — Chinese means relating to China, its people, or their culture.
Chinese in Chinese
中文
Pronounced: Zhōng wén
Of, from, or related to the people of China, particularly the Han Chinese and their culture whether in China or overseas.
中国
Pronounced: Zhōng guó
Of, from, or related to the people of China, particularly the Han Chinese and their culture whether in China or overseas.
中文
Pronounced: Zhōng wén
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person from China or of Chinese descent.
中国人
Pronounced: Zhōng guó rén
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person from China or of Chinese descent.
中文
Pronounced: Zhōng wén
(uncountable, collective) The citizens of China, particularly citizens of the People's Republic of China.
汉语
Pronounced: Hàn yǔ
(uncountable, collective) The citizens of China, particularly citizens of the People's Republic of China.
What does "Chinese" mean?
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adj Relating to China, its people, or their culture.
"They celebrated Chinese New Year with a big family dinner."
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name The Chinese language, especially Standard Mandarin, written in Chinese characters.
"He's been learning Chinese for three years."
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Chinese in a sentence
- They celebrated Chinese New Year with a big family dinner.
- She studies Chinese history at university.
- He's been learning Chinese for three years.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Chinese" in Chinese?
"Chinese" in Chinese is 中文, 中国, 中国人. Chinese means: Relating to China, its people, or their culture.
How do you pronounce 中文?
"Chinese" in Chinese is 中文, pronounced "Zhōng wén".
How do you use "Chinese" in a sentence?
Example: "They celebrated Chinese New Year with a big family dinner." In Chinese, "Chinese" is 中文, 中国, 中国人.
Are there other ways to say "Chinese" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "Chinese": 中文, 中国, 中国人, 汉语.
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