Korean word

중국인

Pronunciation

Romanizationchunggugin

Meaning

  • nounChinese

Example

저 사람은 중국인이에요?cheo sa ra meun chung gu gi ni e yo

Is that person Chinese?

Illustration for 중국인 (Chinese)

More examples

제 친구는 중국인이에요.che chin gu neun chung gu gi ni e yo

My friend is Chinese.

Core concept

A person connected with China by birthplace or citizenship.

Common phrases

  • 중국인 친구chung gu gin chin gu

    Chinese friend

  • 중국인 학생chung gu gin hak ssaeng

    Chinese student

Similar words

중국 사람chungguk saram: A casual everyday term for a person from China.
중국 출신chungguk chulsin: A short expression meaning that someone comes from China.
중국계chunggukkkye: A person with Chinese ancestry or family roots.

Definition in Korean

보통은 중국 출신이나 중국 국적의 사람을 가리키는 명사po tong eun chung guk chul si ni na chung guk kuk jjeo gui sa ra meul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The noun combines 중국 (junggu, "China") with 인 (gin, "person") to mean a person connected with China.

Usage tips

  • Because this label can concern birthplace or citizenship, appearance is not a reliable guide, so background is best checked politely rather than guessed.

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