noun
Chinese-speaking world; Sinophone world
Refers to regions and communities where Chinese is spoken, including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas Chinese communities.
中国語圏の映画は多様な文化を反映している。
Films from the Chinese-speaking world reflect diverse cultures.
彼は中国語圏の経済について研究している。
He is researching the economy of the Chinese-speaking world.
Compound of 中国語 (Chinese language) + 圏 (sphere, area). A straightforward modern term for the Chinese-speaking world.