English–Chinese

“chinese” in Chinese

Chinese

Also汉语 (hàn yǔ)

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhōng wén

Example

我会说一点中文。wǒ huì shuō yì diǎn zhōng wén

I can speak a little Chinese.

Illustration for 中文 (chinese)

How to say “chinese” in Chinese

“Chinese” in Chinese is 中文 (zhōng wén).

One language with a spoken voice and a written face, used to share meaning in Chinese.

Full entry for 中文: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 中文

他在家自学中文。tā zài jiā zì xué zhōng wén

He studies Chinese on his own at home.

Tips for using 中文

  • English can use Chinese as an adjective, but this noun fits naturally in phrases about language ability and school subjects.

Other Chinese words for “chinese”

我在学汉语。wǒ zài xué hàn yǔ

I am learning Chinese.

“chinese” in other languages