huá rén
chinese; ethnic chinese
华人喜欢吃米饭。
Huárén xǐhuan chī mǐfàn.
Chinese people like to eat rice.
华人有很多传统节日。
Huárén yǒu hěnduō chuántǒng jiérì.
Chinese people have many traditional festivals.
华人文化博大精深。
Huárén wénhuà bó dà jīngshēn.
Chinese culture is extensive and profound.
唐人 (tángrén)
Chinese person
中国人 (zhōngguórén)
Chinese person
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The Chinese word 华人 (Huárén) is a compound of two characters: 华 (Huá) and 人 (Rén). The character 华 (Huá) has several meanings, including "China," "Chinese," and "splendor." It is derived from the ancient Chinese character 華 (Huá), which was used to represent the flower of the Chinese hibiscus. The character 人 (Rén) means "person" or "human being."The term 华人 (Huárén) is used to refer to people of Chinese descent, regardless of their nationality or citizenship. It is a broad term that encompasses people from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese communities around the world.The term 华人 (Huárén) is often used in contrast to the term 中国人 (Zhōngguórén), which refers specifically to people from mainland China. However, the term 华人 (Huárén) is also sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to all people of Chinese descent, including those from mainland China.The term 华人 (Huárén) is a relatively new term, having only come into common usage in the 20th century. It is a reflection of the growing sense of Chinese identity and unity among people of Chinese descent around the world.
