The term "Chinese room" refers to a thought experiment in philosophy. It describes a theoretical scenario in which a person who doesn't understand Chinese is placed in a room and given a set of rules for how to respond to written Chinese input. The person follows the rules without understanding their meaning, yet the outputs appear to those outside the room to be intelligible Chinese. Synonyms for "Chinese room" include "mind-machine problem," "Turing test," and "artificial intelligence debate." These synonyms encompass various discussions around the limits and potential of human-like intelligence in machines, and the ethical implications of creating such technology.