Synonyms for

Chinese

Verb / tʃaɪˈni:z / Another word for chinese — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of China, its people, or their language

Synonyms & similar words

formosan taiwanese chinese Asian Oriental Mandarin Cantonese Sinitic Han Zhongguo Chinaman Chinawoman Chinaperson Chinatown Chinatownish Chinatownite Chineseness Chinaware Chincherinchee Chinchin Chinone Chintz Chin-up

Synonyms by register

Formal

Sino- East Asian

Informal

Chink

Antonyms

foreign non-Chinese Western international global other

Common collocations

  • Chinese food
  • Chinese language
  • Chinese culture
  • Chinese government
  • Chinese market
  • Chinese New Year
  • Chinese people
  • Chinese economy

Word family

noun China
adjective Chinese

Usage note

The term 'Chink' is a highly offensive racial slur and should never be used. Use 'Chinese' or 'people of Chinese descent' instead.

Example sentences

  1. I love eating Chinese food especially fried rice.
  2. My friend's parents are from China, so they speak Chinese at home.
  3. I am interested in learning about Chinese culture and traditions.
  4. The Chinese New Year is a very important holiday in China.
  5. I want to visit the Great Wall of China and see the Chinese architecture.

Quotes

  • The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger--but recognize the opportunity.
  • Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Chinese Proverb
  • Chinese civilization is so systematic that wild animals have been eliminated by the Chinese. This is a tragedy.

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