sinitic
IPA: sɪnˈɪtɪk
Root Word: Sinitic
adjective
- Of or pertaining to Chinese languages
- Of or pertaining to China or the Chinese peoples
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Examples of "sinitic" in Sentences
- Sinitic languages are a subgroup of the larger Sino-Tibetan language family
- Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hakka are all examples of Sinitic languages spoken in China
- The written form of Sinitic languages often uses Chinese characters
- Sinitic languages have a long history of language evolution and cultural significance
- Scholars study the origins and development of Sinitic languages to better understand the linguistic diversity in East Asia
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