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English
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Etymology
Noun
Wikipedia has an article on: ChineseWikipedia Chinese (countable and uncountable; plural Chinese)
- (uncountable) The class of Sino-Tibetan dialects including Mandarin, Wu, Cantonese, Min Nan and others. Abbreviation: Chin or Chin.
- (uncountable) The logographic writing system shared by this language family.
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- Hong Kong uses traditional Chinese.
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- (uncountable) Mandarin, the main language spoken in China.
- (used as a plural and always preceded by the) The people of China.
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- The Chinese have an incredible history.
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- All people of Chinese descent or self-identity
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- The Chinese are present in all parts of the world.
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- (countable) A person born in China.
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- The place was empty till two Chinese walked in.
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- (UK, countable, informal) A Chinese meal.
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- We're going out tonight for a Chinese.
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- (North America, uncountable, informal) Chinese food.
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- Do you care for Chinese tonight?
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Usage notes
- A determiner is required in the sense of "the Chinese people".
Synonyms
- (language): Chinese language
- (writing system): Chinese writing system
- (Mandarin): Mandarin, Mandarin Chinese
- (the people of China): Chinese people
- (person born in China): Chinaman (of a man only; now considered offensive), Chinee (archaic, informal), chink (person or people who comes from China or its descent; ethinic slur; derogatory)
- (Chinese meal): Chinese meal
- (Chinese food): Chinese food
Derived terms
terms derived from Chinese
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Related terms
- China
- Chinean, Chinian
- Chinish
- Sineish, Sinish
- chinesery
- Chinesian
Adjective
Chinese (not comparable)
- Of China, its languages or people
- Unexpected, as used in the phrases Chinese whispers, Chinese burn, Chinese auction.
Synonyms
Translations
relating to China
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See also
External links
- Chinese–English Dictionary from Webster’s Online Dictionary
- ISO 639-1 code , ISO 639-3 code (SIL). It's a family or related languages. The individual ones are:
Dutch
Pronunciation
- (Belgium) IPA: /ʃi.ˈne.sə/
- (Netherlands) IPA: /ʃi.ˈne.sə/
- Hyphenation: Chi‧ne‧se
Noun
Chinese f. (plural Chinesen)
- female person from China
Related terms
German
Noun
Chinese m. (genitive Chinesen, plural Chinesen)
- male person from China
Related terms
- Chinesin f. (female person from China)
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How can I type Chinese traditional characters on the computer?
Q. I want my computer to read chinese characters as well as typing chinese on the internet browser. How does it work? Please help out. Thanks.
Asked by Jen W - Thu Oct 9 23:02:48 2008 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go on google and type in: Simplified and traditional chinese language packs Click on a result that should take you to Microsofts page where you can download from there. Once that has been downloaded and installed you will be able to read and write chinese. All you will need now is a chinese keyboard or you can use this software: NJstar This software allows you to use your mouse to hand write chinese words and it will automatically covert into a typed form. Works on any application including internet explorer, Microsoft office etc.
Answered by Tau - Sat Oct 11 09:07:23 2008
Q. I want my computer to read chinese characters as well as typing chinese on the internet browser. How does it work? Please help out. Thanks.
Asked by Jen W - Thu Oct 9 23:02:48 2008 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go on google and type in: Simplified and traditional chinese language packs Click on a result that should take you to Microsofts page where you can download from there. Once that has been downloaded and installed you will be able to read and write chinese. All you will need now is a chinese keyboard or you can use this software: NJstar This software allows you to use your mouse to hand write chinese words and it will automatically covert into a typed form. Works on any application including internet explorer, Microsoft office etc.
Answered by Tau - Sat Oct 11 09:07:23 2008
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