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Chinaman

/ˈtʃaɪnəmən/

Translations

Chinamannoun

Chinamen

/ˈtʃaɪnəmən/

The Chinaman opened a new restaurant in town.

Китаец открыл новый ресторан в городе.

Additional translations

китайский человек

китаец (устаревшее)

Synonyms

Chinese national

Chinese immigrant

ethnic Chinese

person of Chinese descent

Chinese person

Chinamannoun

A dated and now offensive term for a man (or, historically, any person) from China or of Chinese descent.

The old newspaper headline used the word "Chinaman," a reminder of language that is no longer acceptable.

In cricket, a left-arm wrist-spin delivery that turns from off to leg for a right-handed batsman, or a bowler who specialises in such deliveries.

The captain brought on his young left-arm unorthodox spinner, hoping a well-flighted Chinaman would break the partnership.