Usage Note
chinesisch is the adjective and stays lowercase, while the language and country (Chinesisch, China) are capitalised. The initial 'ch' is the soft palatal sound, not 'tsh'. A Chinese person is ein Chinese / eine Chinesin.
Examples
"Wir essen gern chinesisches Essen."
Natural Translation
We like eating Chinese food.
Literal Translation
We eat gladly Chinese food.
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