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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Chūgokugo
"私は中国語を勉強しています。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to China or its language, culture, or people.
"She enjoys Chinese cuisine, especially dumplings and noodles."
- 1
A person from China or of Chinese descent.
"The Chinese have a rich history that dates back thousands of years."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Portuguese 'China' combined with the adjectival suffix '-ese', ultimately tracing back to the Sanskrit 'Cina', derived from the Qin Dynasty. The term entered English usage in the late 16th century to describe the people, culture, and language of China.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chinese" is said worldwide
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Chinois
Transliteration: ʃi.nwa
"Elle aime la cuisine chinoise."
Chinesisch
Transliteration: ʃiːˈneːzɪʃ
"Er spricht fließend Chinesisch."
Cinese
Transliteration: tʃiˈneːze
"La cucina cinese è molto varia."
Chino
Transliteration: ˈtʃino
"Me gusta la comida china."
Chinês
Transliteration: ʃiˈneɪs
"A comida chinesa é deliciosa."
चीनी
Transliteration: Chīnī
"मुझे चीनी खाना पसंद है।"
中文
Transliteration: Zhōngwén
"我喜欢中文。"
중국어
Transliteration: Junggug-eo
"저는 중국어를 배우고 있습니다."
中国語
Transliteration: Chūgokugo
"私は中国語を勉強しています。"
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