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华裔

Huá yì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • ethnic Chinese
  • non-Chinese citizen of Chinese ancestry

Definition

指海外华人及其后代，通常指已取得外国国籍的华人。

Refers to overseas Chinese and their descendants, usually those who have acquired foreign nationality.

Usage

用于指称居住在海外、具有中国血统但已非中国国籍的人，强调其华人血统和外国身份。

Used to refer to people of Chinese descent living abroad who are not Chinese citizens, emphasizing their Chinese lineage and foreign nationality.

Examples

  • 1 这位华裔科学家在生物医学领域取得了重大突破。（This Chinese-American scientist has made a major breakthrough in the biomedical field.）
  • 2 许多华裔作家通过作品探讨文化认同问题。（Many Chinese diaspora writers explore cultural identity issues through their works.）
  • 3 她是第三代华裔，几乎不会说中文。（She is a third-generation Chinese descendant and barely speaks Chinese.）
  • 4 华裔社区在当地积极组织春节庆祝活动。（The Chinese diaspora community actively organizes Spring Festival celebrations locally.）
  • 5 政府鼓励华裔青年回乡寻根问祖。（The government encourages young overseas Chinese to return to their roots and explore their ancestry.）

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