Chinese 
Chi·nese (c̸hī nēz′, c̸hī nēs′; for adj., also c̸hī′nēz′)
noun
- pl. Chinese -·nese′ a person born or living in China or a descendant of the people of China
- the standard language of China, based on Beijing speech; Mandarin
- any of the various Sino-Tibetan languages of China, including, among others, Mandarin and Cantonese
- the group consisting of these languages
- Informal Chinese food
Etymology: OFr Chineis (Fr Chinois)
adjective
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Nothing and no one can destroy the Chinese people. Theyare relentless survivors They yield, they bend to the wind, but they never break.
Frankly speaking, it is difficult to trust the Chinese.Once bitten bya snake, you feel suspicious even when you see a piece of rope.
Corruption is more than a poison afflicting Chinese business life. It is Chinese business life.
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