- 中国 中國 proper nounChinaChina; the People's Republic of China; also referred to as the Middle Kingdom
- 人民 nounthe peoplethe citizens or people of a nation or region; those who belong to a society and have corresponding rights and duties
- the Chinese People's Volunteer ArmySpecifically refers to the Chinese forces (PVA) that fought in the Korean War (1950–1953)