Chinese: meaning, definitions and examples

This term can also specifically refer to a person from China. It is appropriate in situations where you need to identify someone's nationality.

• My roommate is Chinese.
• A Chinese diplomat visited our school.

This term specifically refers to the standard official language of China. It is used to specify the language being spoken or learned, which is a dialect of Chinese.

• She is learning Mandarin to communicate better with her colleagues.
• The movie had subtitles in Mandarin.
• Mandarin is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.

This is a repetition of the word already covered. It should still be used to refer to people, culture, or items specifically from China.

• Chinese literature is very rich and ancient.
• She speaks fluent Chinese.
• The Chinese government has announced new policies.

This term refers to people, culture, or products from the continent of Asia, including countries like China, Japan, Korea, India, and others. It is useful for making a broader reference to a larger geographical and cultural region.

• He is Asian, with roots in South Korea.
• Asian cuisine is rich and diverse.
• Many Asian countries celebrate Lunar New Year.