chinesisch
Chinese
Etwas, das aus China kommt oder zu China gehört, zum Beispiel die Sprache, Kultur oder Menschen dort.
The German word "chinesisch" is an adjective meaning "Chinese" (relating to China, its language, culture, or people).
It is derived from "China" (the country), with the suffix "-isch", which is commonly used in German to form adjectives indicating origin or relation (similar to "-ish" in English).
Similar words:
- "asiatisch" (Asian) – broader regional term
- "japanisch" (Japanese), "koreanisch" (Korean) – adjectives for other East Asian languages/nationalities
Difference:
"chinesisch" specifically refers to anything related to China, while "asiatisch" is more general, covering the entire continent. Other adjectives like "japanisch" and "koreanisch" denote other specific countries and cultures in East Asia.
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Examples
Das Essen ist chinesisch und sehr lecker.adjective
The food is Chinese and very delicious.
Wir gehen heute in ein chinesisches Restaurant.adjective
We are going to a Chinese restaurant today.
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