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What does Chinese mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Chinese? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. Any of several Sinitic languages spoken in China, especially Literary Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Wu, or Min Nan.
  2. The class of Sino-Tibetan dialects including Mandarin, Wu, Cantonese, Min Nan and others.
  3. The logographic writing system shared by this language family.
  4. Mandarin: the official language of the People's Republic of China
Noun
  1. (uncountable) The people of China.
  2. (uncountable) All people of Chinese descent or self-identity
  3. (countable) A person from China or of Chinese descent.
  4. Chinese food or meal.
    1. (Britain, countable, informal) A Chinese meal.
    2. (Canada) Chinese food.
Adjective
  1. Of China, its languages or people
  2. Exotic; unfamiliar; unexpected; used in phrases such as Chinese whispers, Chinese handcuffs, and Chinese checkers.
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