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chinois

chinois

8.6
In Chinese style used in art or decoration
  • adjective
  • /ʃɪˈnɔɪ/
translation icon : de estilo chino
  • The living room was decorated in a chinois style with silk screens and porcelain vases.

Examples

  • The designer used chinois patterns to give the restaurant an elegant, exotic atmosphere.

  • She admired the chinois motifs on the antique furniture at the museum.

  • The restaurant features a beautiful chinois design.

  • She loves chinois art and decor.

  • The living room was decorated in a chinois style with silk screens and porcelain vases.

  • She admired the chinois motifs on the antique furniture at the museum.

  • The designer used chinois patterns to give the restaurant an elegant, exotic atmosphere.

Synonyms

Chinese
vschinois
∞ 1.4

About China, its people, language, or culture

is specific to art, decoration, and design rather than general relation to China
Sinic
vschinois
8.9

Relating to China or Chinese culture

is focused on visual art and decorative style rather than broad cultural use
Sinitic
vschinois
  • Specialized
9.9

About the Chinese people, their language, and their culture

is about visual style in art and decoration, not about languages

Surface Forms

chinois positive

Etymology

Chinois comes from the French word chinois meaning 'Chinese', and it was used to name a style that looks like art or decoration from China. So when something is called chinois it means it has a Chinese or China-inspired design.