wikang Intsik
In Filipino, 'chinese' can be translated as wikang Intsik. Wiktionary also lists wikang Tsino and salitang Intsik.
Meaning: the standard language of China (name)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog |
|---|
| wikang Intsik |
| wikang Tsino |
| salitang Intsik |
| salitang Tsino |
To refer to Chinese food, you can use lutong Intsík or lutong Tsino.
Which one should you use?
The word Tsino is often perceived as more formal or neutral than Intsik. Tsino is a formal term used to describe someone of Chinese nationality or Chinese things in general.
Related words
Did you know?
- The Thai word for Chinese people, jék, is a linguistic relative of the Filipino Intsik.
- While Tsino and Intsik both refer to 'Chinese', the latter is sometimes avoided in highly formal settings to prevent it from sounding derogatory.
Examples in context
- Naa-amaze ako sa mga Intsik na negosyante sa Divisoria.I am amazed by the Chinese businessmen in Divisoria.
- Hala, sabi ni Chingay na may bago daw siyang Chinese recipe!Oh, Chingay said he has a new Chinese recipe!
Example conversation
Ricardo and Patricia are discussing their language classes.
- JosePatricia, bakit ka nag-aaral ng wikang Intsik?Patricia, why are you studying the Chinese language?
- JasmineGusto ko kasing pumunta sa China, Ricardo.Because I want to go to China, Ricardo.
- JoseTalaga? Mukhang mahirap ang wikang Intsik.Really? The Chinese language seems difficult.
- JasmineMahirap nga, pero masaya itong pag-aralan.It is difficult, but it is fun to study.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chinese” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Intsik, Tsino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
