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sinitic

/sɪˈnɪt.ɪk/

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adjective

C2formalcommon/sɪˈnɪt.ɪk/

Relating to the Chinese language family or the Chinese people and their culture.

  • 🇷🇺Относящийся к китайской языковой семье или китайскому народу и его культуре.
  1. Relating to China or Chinese culture C1 formal

    Of or pertaining to the Chinese people, their language, or their cultural traditions.

    • The Sinitic languages include Mandarin and Cantonese.
    • Scholars study Sinitic civilization to understand East Asian history.
    • The Sinitic influence on neighboring cultures is profound.

    🇷🇺Китайский

    Synonyms: chinese

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noun

C1formalcommontechnical/sɪˈnɪt.ɪk/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a major branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family, which includes Chinese languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese, and others.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, обозначающее крупную ветвь сино-тибетской языковой семьи, включающую китайские языки, такие как мандаринский (путунхуа), кантонский и другие.
  1. Group of languages C1 formal

    A branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family that includes Chinese languages and dialects.

    • Mandarin and Cantonese are both part of the Sinitic language group.
    • Linguists study the historical development of Sinitic languages.
    • The Sinitic branch includes many regional dialects across China.

    🇷🇺Синитские языки

    Synonyms: chinese

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