Japanese Conversation · Level 24
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Japanese word
中国人
Pronunciation
Romajichūgokujin
Meaning
- nounChinese person
Example
私は中国人の友達がいます。watashi wa chū goku jin no tomo dachi ga i ma su
I have a Chinese friend.
More examples
この店には中国人のお客さんも多いです。ko no mise ni wa chū goku jin no o kyaku sa n mo ō i de su
There are also many Chinese customers at this store.
Core concept
It refers to a person whose identity is connected with China through nationality, origin, or ethnic background.
Common phrases
中国人の友達chū goku jin no tomo dachi
Chinese friend
中国人観光客chū goku jin kan kō kyaku
Chinese tourist
中国人留学生chū goku jin ryū gaku sei
Chinese international student
Definition in Japanese
中国を出身地または国籍とする人。chū goku o shus shin chi ma ta wa koku seki to su ru hito
Word origin
中国人 (Chūgokujin) is formed from 中国 (Chūgoku, "China") and 人 (jin, "person"), with the second element marking a person associated with the first.
Usage tips
- In Japanese, nationality terms generally have no plural ending, so context shows whether this word refers to one person or a group.