plural Chinese
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of China
b
: a person of Chinese descent
2
: a group of related languages used by the people of China that are often mutually unintelligible in their spoken form but share a single system of writing and that constitute a branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family
especially
: mandarin
Chinese
adjective
Examples of Chinese in a Sentence
the customs of the Chinese
He is learning to speak Chinese.
Recent Examples on the Web
The 81-year-old rock icon attended the LA premiere at TCL’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood on May 21st, flanked by his children and bandmates.
—
Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
The tour features diverse local cuisines ranging from Chinese to Mexican and Filipino food.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
For example, when riots in Indonesia triggered by the Asian financial crisis gave rise to racial violence against Chinese Indonesians, Chinese hackers targeted Indonesian government websites.
—Christopher K. Tong, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
By the late 19th century, anti-Asian hysteria swept the U.S., leading to the passage of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
Most of the takers were Chinese seeking better jobs, better schools and greater freedom.
—Tiffany May, New York Times, 30 May 2024
Try these 35 recipes to replace your takeout: Chinese
Japanese
Indian
Mediterranean
Mexican
Italian
American
Chinese
1 of 5Iain Bagwell
Chinese Green Garlic Pancakes
Using green garlic instead of the classic green onions makes these savory flatbreads especially aromatic.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 29 May 2024
Thousands of Indians and Chinese at overseas universities are studying artificial intelligence.
—Avi Kumar, Fox News, 26 May 2024
His wife supported him at the event at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
The tour features diverse local cuisines ranging from Chinese to Mexican and Filipino food.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
For example, when riots in Indonesia triggered by the Asian financial crisis gave rise to racial violence against Chinese Indonesians, Chinese hackers targeted Indonesian government websites.
—Christopher K. Tong, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
By the late 19th century, anti-Asian hysteria swept the U.S., leading to the passage of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
Most of the takers were Chinese seeking better jobs, better schools and greater freedom.
—Tiffany May, New York Times, 30 May 2024
Try these 35 recipes to replace your takeout: Chinese
Japanese
Indian
Mediterranean
Mexican
Italian
American
Chinese
1 of 5Iain Bagwell
Chinese Green Garlic Pancakes
Using green garlic instead of the classic green onions makes these savory flatbreads especially aromatic.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 29 May 2024
Thousands of Indians and Chinese at overseas universities are studying artificial intelligence.
—Avi Kumar, Fox News, 26 May 2024
His wife supported him at the event at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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“Chinese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chinese. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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