German word

chinesisch

Pronunciation

IPA/çiˈneːzɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveChinese

Example

Ich lerne jeden Tag chinesische Wörter.

I learn Chinese words every day.

Illustration for chinesisch (Chinese)

More examples

Im Alltag lerne ich chinesische Phrasen.

In everyday life, I learn Chinese phrases.

Core concept

A Chinese word or sign that marks something as belonging to the language of China.

Common phrases

  • chinesische Wörter

    Chinese words

  • chinesische Phrasen

    Chinese phrases

Similar words

mandarinisch: Relating to Standard Chinese based on the speech of Beijing.
kantonesisch: Relating to the Cantonese language or its words and expressions.

Definition in German

Auf die chinesische Sprache Bezug nimmt und Dinge als sprachlich chinesisch kennzeichnet.

Word origin

The word combines China with -isch, a German suffix that forms adjectives meaning related to the preceding noun.

Usage tips

  • In phrases such as chinesische Wörter, chinesisch takes normal adjective endings, with -e after the plural noun Wörter.

Other meanings

  • of Chinaadjective
  • Chinese-styleadjective

Related words

  • ChinesischkursChinese coursenoun
  • ChinesischkenntnisseChinese language skillsnoun

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