Definitions

1. adjective

relating to China or its people, language, or culture

“The Chinese New Year celebration is a significant event in many Asian communities.”

2. noun

a person from China or of Chinese descent

“There is a large Chinese community in this city.”

3. noun

the official language of China and other countries in East Asia

“I’m trying to learn Chinese for my upcoming trip.”

4. noun

a member of a group of people in southern China who speak a dialect of the Yue language

“The Cantonese community has a rich cultural heritage.”