Hoa kiều
Definition
- Noun:
- Overseas Chinese; Chinese diaspora: A person of Chinese ethnicity or origin who resides permanently in a country outside of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Macau. The term refers to the individual or the community as a collective.
- Ethnic Chinese residing abroad: Emphasizes the ethnic and cultural identity of Chinese people living in foreign nations.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cộng đồng Hoa kiều tại San Francisco rất đông đảo. (The Overseas Chinese community in San Francisco is very large.)
- Ông ấy là một Hoa kiều thế hệ thứ ba sống ở Việt Nam. (He is a third-generation ethnic Chinese person living in Vietnam.)
- Hoa kiều đóng góp đáng kể vào nền kinh tế nhiều nước. (The Chinese diaspora contributes significantly to the economies of many countries.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is neutral and demographic. It is similar to "Việt kiều" (Overseas Vietnamese) in construction, denoting a diaspora community.
- In some historical and political contexts, the term may distinguish ethnic Chinese citizens of other countries from citizens of the People's Republic of China.
Variants and Related Words
- Kiều bào (n): A more formal or literary term for compatriots living abroad, often used by home countries to refer to their diaspora (e.g., can be called by Vietnam).
- Người Hoa (n): Ethnic Chinese. This term is often used within a country to refer to its local Chinese minority population, whereas can have a broader, international scope.
Synonyms
- Overseas Chinese
- Chinese diaspora
- Ethnic Chinese abroad
Related Concepts
- Diaspora: A large group of people with a similar heritage or homeland who have moved and settled in other parts of the world.
- Ethnic minority: A group within a community that has different national or cultural traditions from the main population.