the chinese

noun
UK: /ˌðə tʃaɪˈniːz/
US: /ˌðə tʃaɪˈniːz/

  1. People who come from China.

    1. The shop is owned by the Chinese. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many of the Chinese have moved to different countries seeking better opportunities. [ ] [ ]

  2. The language spoken in China.

    1. I want to learn the Chinese language. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Chinese language is very complex, but the rewards are worth the effort. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mandarin china
the chinese adjective

  1. Relating to China, its people, or their language.

    1. I love the Chinese food. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Chinese government has implemented some new economic reforms recently. [ ] [ ]
the chinese plural-noun

  1. A person of Chinese descent.

    1. My friend is the Chinese. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Chinese from our town planned a huge festival for the upcoming Chinese New Year. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the chinese" in English means: People who come from China., The language spoken in China..

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

Synonyms for "the chinese": mandarin, china.

Example usage of "the chinese": "The shop is owned by the Chinese.". More examples on the page.