chinese

noun
UK: /tʃaɪˈniːz/
US: /tʃaɪˈniːz/

  1. The main language spoken in China.

    1. I am learning Chinese at school, it is very interesting for me [ ] [ ]
    2. She speaks Chinese fluently, which helps her communicate with her relatives [ ] [ ]
chinese adjective

  1. A person from China.

    1. My friend is Chinese and he comes from Shanghai. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Chinese delegation arrived for the international trade conference yesterday [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to China, its people, or its language.

    1. I love Chinese food, especially noodles and dumplings. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum has a large collection of Chinese art, including paintings and sculptures [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "chinese" is /tʃaɪˈniːz/ in British English and /tʃaɪˈniːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "chinese": "I am learning Chinese at school, it is very interesting for me". More examples on the page.