"caucasian" in Chinese (Simplified)
白种人
Definition
“白种人”主要在西方国家用于描述白人或欧洲血统的人。它既指外貌也可能指血统,不过有时被认为是过时或不合适的表述。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“白种人”较为正式,更多用于官/学术或法律语境,平常说话中一般说“白人”。有时被认为不够准确或已过时,用时要注意语境,指的是种族而非国籍。
Examples
He is Caucasian and has blue eyes.
他是**白种人**,有蓝眼睛。
On the form, she checked the box for Caucasian.
在表格上,她勾选了**白种人**选项。
The study included both Caucasian and non-Caucasian participants.
研究包括了**白种人**和非白种人参与者。
Growing up in a mostly Caucasian neighborhood shaped her experiences.
在大多数都是**白种人**的社区长大影响了她的经历。
The doctor asked if I identified as Caucasian for the health survey.
医生问我在健康调查中是否把自己认作**白种人**。
Some people prefer not to use the word Caucasian and say 'white' instead.
有些人不喜欢用**白种人**,而是说“白人”。