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Κινέζος
Chinese /kiˈnezos/
nounB2#2651 most common
Also: Chinaman
Example sentences
Ο Κινέζος είναι φίλος μου.
The Chinese man is my friend.
Είδα έναν Κινέζο στο πάρκο χθες.
I saw a Chinese man in the park yesterday.
Η Κινέζα δασκάλα μας είναι πολύ καλή.
Our Chinese teacher is very good.
Πηγαίνω σε ένα Κινέζικο εστιατόριο το Σάββατο.
I am going to a Chinese restaurant on Saturday.
Ο Κινέζος τουρίστας αγόρασε πολλά αναμνηστικά.
The Chinese tourist bought many souvenirs.
Μιλάω με έναν Κινέζο φίλο για την κουλτούρα του.
I am talking with a Chinese friend about his culture.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Κινέζος | Κινέζοι |
| Genitive | Κινέζου | Κινέζων |
| Accusative | Κινέζο | Κινέζους |
| Vocative | Κινέζε | Κινέζοι |
Word family
ΚίναChina
ΚινέζικαChinese (language)
ΚινέζικηChinese (feminine)
ΚινέζοςChinese (male)ΚινέζαChinese (female)
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'Κινέζος' derives from the earlier term 'Κίνα', which refers to China. This term has its roots in the Persian word 'چین' (Chīn) and ultimately traces back to the Qin dynasty, one of the earliest imperial dynasties of China. The word has evolved in Greek to specifically denote a person from China.
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