Chinese
/ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ noun C2- A native, inhabitant, or citizen of China, particularly of the People's Republic of China. · The Chinese have an incredible history.
- A member of the Han Chinese ethnic group, whether in China or overseas. · The Chinese are present in all parts of the world.
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When, in addition, I see a Chinese coin hanging from your watch-chain, the matter becomes even more simple.”
The rest of the furniture of this privileged apartment consisted of old cabinets, filled with Chinese porcelain and Japanese vases, Lucca della Robbia faïences, and Palissy platters; of old armchairs, in which perhaps had sat Henry IV.
He was passing the Chinese Baths, and appeared to have come from the direction of the Porte Saint-Martin, and to be going towards the Madeleine.
Meanwhile, Chinese laborers faced the daunting challenge of the steep Sierra Nevada mountains.
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