The branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family including Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Minnan, and other closely related language varieties and dialects.
The logographic writing system shared by most Sinitic languages.
The Han Chinese, whether in China or overseas.
The Standard Chinese language, written in Chinese characters and spoken and spelled using Standard Mandarin pronunciation.
The citizens of China, particularly citizens of the People's Republic of China.