Definition Synonyms
Definition of Chinese - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cuisinefood from China commonly served in restaurants and takeout
- We ordered Chinese for dinner.
2.
languagethe languages spoken in China, especially Mandarin
- He is learning Chinese to study abroad.
Adjective
1.
foodrelated to the cuisine of China
- We ordered Chinese takeout for dinner.
2.
languagerelated to the language spoken in China
- She is learning Chinese characters.
3.
culturerelated to the people of China
- He met Chinese tourists at the museum.
Images of Chinese
food from China commonly served in restaurants and takeout
Expressions with Chinese
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imaginary barrier separating two areas or groups
He described the cultural differences as a Chinese wall that hindered mutual understanding..
painful twisting of the skin on someone's arm
He gave his brother a Chinese burn during their play..
imitated product made in China
He bought a Chinese copy watch online.
situation that is very hard to understand
The mystery was like a Chinese puzzle.
currency used in China, known as Renminbi or Yuan
He exchanged dollars for Chinese money at the airport.
leafy Asian vegetable used raw or cooked in dishes
Chinese cabbage is a popular vegetable used in many Asian dishes.
hot condiment made from mustard seeds
He added Chinese mustard to his sandwich for extra heat.
type of celery with thin stalks used in Asian cuisine
Chinese celery is often added to stir-fries for its crisp texture..
game moving marbles across a star-shaped board
She quickly moved her marbles in Chinese checkers.
pet hamster species known for its agility
She bought a Chinese hamster for her son's birthday.
decorative paper or silk lantern from China
The festival was adorned with colorful Chinese lanterns.
dough filled with meat or vegetables, steamed or fried
We ordered Chinese dumplings as an appetizer at the restaurant..
type of cabbage with long green leaves
She added chopped Chinese leaf to the salad..
system assigning animals to years in a cycle
The Chinese zodiac says I was born in the Year of the Dragon.
Chinese people living outside China
Many overseas Chinese maintain strong cultural ties to their homeland.
astrology system from China using animal signs and elements
Chinese astrology predicts personality traits based on birth year.
repeated irritation causing cumulative damage
His constant nagging felt like Chinese water torture.
board game played with marbles or pegs
We played Chinese chequers all afternoon.
children's game involving elastic rope and jumping in patterns
The kids played Chinese jump rope during recess..
bright red color resembling the pigment used in Chinese lacquerware
The artist chose Chinese red to highlight the painting's focal point..
subtle insult disguised as a compliment
He gave me a Chinese compliment about my 'unique' style.
small edible tuber often used in Asian cooking
She added Chinese artichokes to the vegetable stew.
leafy green vegetable with thick stems used in Chinese cooking
Chinese broccoli is delicious stir-fried with garlic.
transformation under Communist Party in mid-20th century
The Chinese Revolution reshaped society in the 1950s.
Origin of Chinese
Persian, Chīn (China)
Terms with Chinese included in their meaning
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name
common Chinese family name
Chinese cuisine
Chinese-style pork known as char siu
Chinese cuisine
dish of meat and vegetables stir-fried with sauce
food
Chinese-style dish with meat and bean sprouts
Chinese cuisine
Chinese soup with beaten eggs in chicken broth
Chinese cuisine
fried Chinese food item filled with vegetables and sometimes meat
food
chinese soup with spicy, tangy flavors and ingredients like tofu, mushrooms, vinegar
martial arts
Chinese martial art with diverse styles and techniques
food
spicy Chinese stir-fry dish with peanuts
Chinese dish
chicken dish with sweet lemon sauce
cuisine
chinese dish with soft noodles, vegetables, and meat
cuisine
chinese dish with beef and bell peppers
food
condiment used in Chinese cuisine
Chinese dish
Chinese-style dish with mixed meats and vegetables
cooking
round-bottomed cooking pan used in Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Chinese soup with wonton dumplings
cuisine
Chinese dumpling filled with meat or vegetables
Chinese cookie
type of Chinese cookie often served in restaurants
australian snacks
Chinese-style dumpling, popular in Australia, usually filled with meat and cabbage
chinese-american cuisine
spiced fruit-based condiment with sweet-and-sour flavour
cuisine
sweet and tangy sauce served with Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
type of Chinese spring roll
Chinese food
preserved duck egg soaked in brine
Chinese philosophy
in Chinese philosophy, the active, male cosmic principle
Examples of Chinese in a sentence
For lunch, I grabbed some quick Chinese. Chinese is offered as an elective at the university. Many people find Chinese challenging to learn. She loves cooking Chinese dishes at home. The restaurant specializes in Chinese flavors and spices. The Chinese language has several dialects.
Chinese grammar can be quite complex. She enjoys Chinese cuisine at local restaurants. The festival featured traditional Chinese music and dance.
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- French:chinois, de cuisine chinoise, ...
- German:Chinesisch, chinesisch, ...
- Italian:cinese, orientale, ...
- Spanish:comida china, china, ...
- Portuguese:comida chinesa, da China, ...
- Chinese:中餐, 中式的, ...
- Japanese:中華, 中華の, ...
- Arabic:الْمَطْبَخ الصِّينِي, صِينِي, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹכֶל סִינִי, סִינִי, ...
- Russian:китайская еда, китайский, ...
- Ukrainian:китайська їжа, китайський, ...
- Hindi:चीनी, मंदारिन, ...
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