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Sinic

Sinic

8.9
Relating to China or Chinese culture
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɪnɪk/
translation icon : sínico
  • The architecture of the temple shows clear Sinic characteristics in its design.

Examples

  • Many Sinic traditions are celebrated during the Lunar New Year festival.

  • The scholar specialized in Sinic history and its influence on neighboring countries.

  • The Sinic culture has a rich history.

  • Many Sinic traditions are celebrated during the New Year.

  • The scholar specialized in Sinic history and its influence on neighboring countries.

  • Many Sinic traditions are celebrated during the Lunar New Year festival.

  • The architecture of the temple shows clear Sinic characteristics in its design.

Synonyms

Chinese
vsSinic
∞ 1.4

About China, its people, language, or culture

is identical in meaning but is an alternative form of the same adjective
Sinitic
vsSinic
  • Specialized
9.9

About the Chinese people, their language, and their culture

is broader, covering the country, its people, and general culture

Surface Forms

Sinic positive

Morphology

Sinic = Sino (semi-transparent) = sino + ic

Formed from the combining form 'Sino-' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'; the relation to China is clear to those familiar with 'Sino-' but the combining form may be unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Sinic comes from an old name for China, Sinae, which means 'China' and gives us the part Sino-. So, to call something Sinic is to say it is related to Chinese people or Chinese culture.