华裔 (Huá yì) — ethnic Chinese (person of Chinese descent who is a citizen of another country)
Definition
华裔 refers to ethnic Chinese who are citizens of another country. Compare 华人: 华人 is a broader term for ethnic Chinese people (including citizens of China and overseas Chinese), while 华裔 specifically implies foreign citizenship.
noun
ethnic Chinese (person of Chinese descent who is a citizen of another country)
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 华裔。Zhè wèi Huá yì qǐ yè jiā wèi dāng dì jīng jì zuò le hěn dà gòng xiàn.This ethnic-Chinese entrepreneur has made great contributions to the local economy.
- 华裔，。Wǒ lín jū shì Huá yì, dàn bú huì shuō zhōng wén.My neighbor is of Chinese descent, but can't speak Chinese.
- 华裔。Hěn duō Huá yì zài hǎi wài yī rán bǎo liú zhe guò chūn jié de chuán tǒng.Many ethnic Chinese abroad still keep the tradition of celebrating Spring Festival.
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