Chinoise (en. Chinese)

/ʃin-waz/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Related to or originating from China.

Chinese cuisine is very diverse.

La cuisine chinoise est très variée.

Refers to something that resembles Chinese culture.

She is wearing a Chinese dress for the celebration.

Elle porte une robe chinoise pour la fête.

Refers to an artistic style inspired by China.

He decorated his house with Chinese elements.

Il a décoré sa maison avec des éléments chinois.

From the French 'chinois', derived from the Latin 'Sinensis', relating to China.

Chinese cuisine

Cuisine originating from China, highly appreciated around the world.

cuisine chinoise

Chinese coat

Traditional Chinese clothing often embroidered.

manteau chinois

Chinese garden

Garden designed according to Chinese aesthetic and philosophical principles.

jardin chinois

Chinoiserie

Decorative art or objects inspired by Chinese culture.

chinoiserie

Chinese

Related to the Chinese language or people.

chinois

Sinology

Study of Chinese civilization.

Sinologie

Term used informally to refer to Chinese culture.

This restaurant has a very Chinese atmosphere.

Ce restaurant a une atmosphère très chinoise.

Used to evoke exotic things related to China.

I love everything that is Chinese; it’s so unique.

J'adore tout ce qui est chinois, c'est tellement unique.