Definitions
- 1. ethnic Chinese person or people
Word relationships
Related words
3 itemsoverseas Chinese
华侨 refers to Chinese nationals living abroad, while 华人 can refer to ethnic Chinese regardless of nationality.
Chinese person
中国人 specifically denotes Chinese nationals, whereas 华人 is broader, including ethnic Chinese of other nationalities.
Han ethnic group
汉族 refers to the Han ethnic majority, while 华人 can encompass all ethnic Chinese, including minorities.
Usage notes
Collocations
华人 is typically used as a modifier, e.g., 华人社区 (Chinese community), 华人文化 (Chinese culture). It is not used as a standalone title like 中国人.
Cultural notes
华人 includes both Chinese citizens and people of Chinese descent with other nationalities; use with care to avoid political implications.
Example Sentences
2 shown这里的 华人 很多。
我是 华人 。
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