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Chinese
Pronunciation
Noun
支那語
- (obsolete, often derogatory) the Chinese language (formerly used by the Japanese)
Japanese
Etymology
支那 (Shina, “China”) + 語 (-go, “language”)
Pronunciation
Noun
支那語 • (shinago)
- (dated) the Chinese language
Usage notes
- See the notes on the entry for 支那.
Synonyms