Definition
华裔 (Huá yì) refers specifically to a person of Chinese descent who is a citizen of another country (i.e., not a Chinese national). 华人 (Huá rén) is a broader term for any ethnic Chinese person, including those in China and overseas, without specifying citizenship.
noun
ethnic Chinese (person of Chinese descent who is a citizen of another country)
Examples
- 华裔。Zhè wèi Huá yì qǐyèjiā wèi dāngdì jīngjì zuò le hěn dà gòngxiàn.This ethnic-Chinese entrepreneur has made great contributions to the local economy.
- 华裔，。Wǒ línjū shì Huá yì, dàn bú huì shuō Zhōngwén.My neighbor is of Chinese descent, but can't speak Chinese.
- 华裔。Hěn duō Huá yì zài hǎiwài yīrán bǎoliú zhe guò Chūnjié de chuántǒng.Many ethnic Chinese abroad still keep the tradition of celebrating Spring Festival.
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