Tionghoa

Etymology
Borrowed from.

Proper noun

 * 1) China: A nation or civilization occupying the country around the Yellow, Yangtze, and Pearl Rivers in East Asia, taken as a whole under its various dynasties.
 * 2) Chinese:
 * 3) any of several Sinitic languages or dialects spoken in China, especially Literary Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Wu or Min Nan.
 * 4) the logographic writing system shared by this language family.
 * 5) the people of China.
 * 6) all people of Chinese origin or self-identity.

Adjective

 * 1) Chinese:
 * 2) related to China or her people or her language
 * 3) of Chinese origin

Usage notes
This word is restored for Indonesian official government use as the presidential decision was passed and replaced. This guide is followed by most Indonesian-language mass media.

Etymology
Borrowed from. Compare.

Adjective

 * 1)  Chinese; of Chinese descent

Usage notes
Mostly obsolete in Malaysia; is far more common.