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    Chinois (en. Chinese)

    [ʃi.nwa]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A citizen or resident of China.
    The Chinese are known for their varied cuisine.
    Les Chinois sont connus pour leur cuisine variée.
    The language spoken in China.
    Chinese is a tonal language.
    Le chinois est une langue tonale.
    adjective
    Who is from or belongs to China.
    This dish is a traditional Chinese meal.
    Ce plat est un repas chinois traditionnel.
    Related to the Chinese language or culture.
    He is learning Chinese to travel to China.
    Il apprend le chinois pour voyager en Chine.

    Etymology

    From the French 'Chinois', derived from the Latin word 'Sinae', which refers to China.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Chinese from China
    Citizen of China.
    Chinois de Chine
    Chinese restaurant
    Establishment serving Chinese dishes.
    restaurant chinois
    Chinese culture
    Set of practices and beliefs of China.
    culture chinoise

    Related Words

    China
    Country in East Asia.
    Chine
    Mandarin
    Official language of China.
    Mandarin
    panda
    Iconic animal of China.
    panda

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something illegal or dubious, often related to counterfeiting.
    This product is really Chinese, we don't know if it's authentic.
    Ce produit est vraiment chinois, on ne sait pas s'il est authentique.
    Used to refer to an Eastern style or method that is sometimes vernacular.
    This guy has a Chinese style with his way of dancing.
    Ce gars a un style chinois avec sa manière de danser.