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.
Films from the Chinese-speaking world reflect diverse cultures.
He is researching the economy of the Chinese-speaking world.
中華圏 emphasizes cultural and ethnic Chinese sphere, while 中国語圏 focuses on language-based regions.
華人社会 refers to overseas Chinese communities, whereas 中国語圏 includes all Chinese-speaking areas.
Compound of 中国語 (Chinese language) + 圏 (sphere, area). A straightforward modern term for the Chinese-speaking world.