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华人
huárén
Description
华人是指有中国血统的人，很多华人住在世界各地。
"华人" refers to people of Chinese descent; many 华人 live all over the world.
这个词常常用来说那些不住在中国，但和中国有关系的人。
This word is often used for those who don't live in China but have a connection to China.
Meanings
华人huárén
person of Chinese descent or ethnicity
很多华人住在东南亚。
Many Chinese people live in Southeast Asia.
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Notes
- Etymology
华 (huá, China/Chinese) + 人 (rén, person).
- Nuance
华人 stresses ethnic Chinese descent, unlike 中国人 which implies Chinese citizenship.
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