(uncountable, collective) The citizens of China, particularly citizens of the People's Republic of China. / (uncountable, collective) The Han Chinese, whether in China or overseas.

(countable) A person from China or of Chinese descent. / (uncountable) Chinese cuisine. / (UK, countable, informal) A meal consisting of Chinese cuisine.

Of, from, or related to China, particularly now the People's Republic of China. / Of, from, or related to the people of China, particularly the Han Chinese and their culture whether in China or overseas.

In a Chinese manner, in a way characteristic of China.

(nonstandard or obsolete) plural of Chinese

The quality or state of being Chinese.

(rare or archaic) A phrase or idiom peculiar to China or Chinese people.

plural of Chinesism

Chinese written using the traditional form of Chinese characters, as opposed to Simplified Chinese (introduced by the PRC as script reform).

Chinese written using the forms of Chinese characters introduced by the PRC as script reform. The characters are simplified (with a reduced number of strokes, etc.) compared to their pre-reform shapes.