Feb 3, 2012 · On the other hand, 'Chinese people' could well be used if you are being less categorical: that is, when you do not wish to make a statement about a national characteristic. …

Apr 3, 2007 · I have recently heard from a Chinese-speaking friend that if you can read Chinese, you can read Japanese - and vice versa of course. It would make sense, as most Japanese …

Sep 5, 2014 · However, many other people put their family name last when using their names in English, such as Yo-Yo Ma (the famous songwriter here "Ma" is his family name). Also, in …

Aug 30, 2011 · "the Chinese people" refers to the population as a whole. "Chinese people" refers to the general Chinese population, not necessarily has a whole. We usually use "Chinese …

Jun 23, 2019 · The Chinese people speak English most of the time and they often refer to the Americans / Irish cops as "ducks". I though it was a typo, but I don't think it is the case, or …

Feb 13, 2017 · People here often talk about the mainland Chinese to refer to the people, and mainland China is used less often (because China on its own suffices). The former is useful …

Oct 11, 2009 · The Chinese are a great people. As a race, the Chinese are a great people (here, great means approximately standing above others in character or attainment or reputation).

Jul 13, 2009 · I have been told to 加油 by a Shanghainese 阿姨 because I was 30 (at the time) and haven't got married (she couldn't understand why with such a choice from both Chinese …

Jan 10, 2007 · I have been told there are Chinese people whose surname is written Ng. How do they pronounce it?

Feb 23, 2010 · Topic: I'm Chinese. / I'm a Chinese. In the two sentences, I understand that the word "Chinese" functions differently (adjective and noun, respectively). I'm not sure, though, if …