The Zhonghua minzu (sometimes translated as "Chinese nation"), a supra-ethnic concept which includes the Han, Zhuangzu, Zangzu (Tibetan) and other established ethnic groups who have lived within the borders of China since at least the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911). This definition stems from a nationality perspective. However, it includes most overseas Chinese.
A person of Han Chinese ancestry is often simply referred to as "Chinese" or "ethnic Chinese" in Western countries, though this usage is politically incorrect when used to the exclusion of non-Han Chinese. This definition stems from a genealogical perspective.[citation needed] Note that some overseas Chinese may not necessarily identify with either the PRC or the ROC.
Many factors must be considered when deciding whether a person is Chinese. Apart from nationality (legal) reasons, place of residence (geographical factors), race (biological reasons), and ancestry (historical and genealogical factors), recognition as a Chinese and identifying as Chinese by that person and other people (mainly with those who share a close or intimate relationship with that person) are also very important. For the Chinese civilization, see China. ... This article is about law in society. ... Zhonghua minzu (Chinese: ä¸è¯æ°‘æ—; Pinyin: ZhÅnghuá MÃnzú), literally Chinese ethnic group, refers to the modern notion of a Chinese nationality transcending ethnic divisions, with a central identity to China as a whole. ... This article is about the majority ethnic group within China. ... A Tibetan pilgrim The Tibetans speak the Tibetan language natively and form one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the Peoples Republic of China (PRC), although in anthropological terms they include more than one ethnic group. ... Flag (1890-1912) Anthem Gong Jinou (1911) Qing China at its greatest extent. ... In English usage, nationality is the legal relationship between a person and a country. ... Languages various Religions Predominantly Taoism, Mahayana Buddhism, traditional Chinese religions, and atheism. ... This article is about the majority ethnic group within China. ... For the Chinese civilization, see China. ...
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Chinese Language, language of the Han Chinesepeople, the majority ethnic group of China.
Chinese is also spoken by large emigrant communities, such as those in Southeast Asia, North and South America, and the Hawaiian Islands.
As the dominant language of East Asia, Chinese has greatly influenced the writing systems and vocabularies of neighboring languages not related to it by origin, such as the Japanese language, the Korean language, and the Vietnamese language.
The Chinesenation (Zhonghua minzu), a supra-ethnic concept which includes the Han Chinese and other established ethnic groups who have lived within the borders of China since at least the Qing Dynasty.
A person of Han Chinese ancestry is often simply referred to as Chinese or ethnic Chinese in Western countries.
Apart from nationality (legal) reasons, place of residence (geographical factors), race (biological reasons), and ancestry (historical and genealogical factors), recognition as a Chinese and identifying with Chinese by that person and other people (mainly with those who share a close or intimate relationship with that person) is also very important.
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