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Chinese Definition & Meaning

chinese
adjective
  1. of or pertaining to China or its peoples or cultures; "Chinese food"
  2. of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language; "the Taiwanese capital is Taipeh"
noun
  1. any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
  2. a native or inhabitant of Communist China or of Nationalist China

"Chinese" in song lyrics

See how chinese is used in real songs:

  • "And if that's your XY, you better check her like chinese"
    Atoms Family f/ Cryptic One, Eternia, Vast Aire — Rhyming For Dummies
  • "At ease, I puff trees till I look Chinese"
    Benefit — Exact
  • "Not Korean, but bet you talk Chinese"
    Clika One f/ Don Cisco, Kurupt — Places to Go

Usage tips for "chinese"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "chinese" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for chinese to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does chinese mean?
of or pertaining to China or its peoples or cultures; "Chinese food" of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language; "the Taiwanese capital is Taipeh" any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system a native or inhabitant of Communist China or of Nationalist China
What part of speech is chinese?
Chinese is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does chinese have?
Chinese has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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