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The Chinese word mahjong also squeezed into the top 10 list. The game, which is widely played across China, made its way onto the global stage in recent years, and has found fans worldwide.

Chinese words about the martial arts, such as Qigong, tai chi and Wushu are also included on the list. And Chinese food, one of the country's hallmarks, has found its place as well.