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Chinawoman

Chinawoman

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An insulting word for a woman of Chinese background
  • noun
  • Slur
: [término despectivo para mujer de origen chino]
  • The word Chinawoman is widely regarded as highly offensive and should not be used.

Examples

  • He was criticized for referring to her as a Chinawoman in his remarks.

  • The pamphlet was condemned for its derogatory language, including the use of the word Chinawoman.

  • Using the term Chinawoman is considered disrespectful.

  • Many people find the word Chinawoman offensive.

  • The movie stereotyped a Chinawoman in a way that offended many viewers.

  • During the meeting, he referred to her as a Chinawoman, which many found disrespectful.

  • It's important to challenge the use of terms like Chinawoman that perpetuate stereotypes.

Synonyms

Chinese
vsChinawoman
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A person from China

is an offensive term specifically for women rather than neutral people

Surface Forms

Chinawoman singular
Chinawomen plural

Morphology

Chinawoman = China + woman (transparent) = China + woman

The meaning is directly derived from the clear compound 'China' + 'woman' meaning a woman from China, so learners can readily infer the basic sense.

Etymology

Chinawoman comes from China and woman, and it literally means 'a woman from China'. It was once used as a simple label, but today it is widely seen as offensive and insulting, so it should not be used.