歪果仁

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Chinese

askew nut; kernel
simp. and trad.
(歪果仁)
果仁
Literally: “askew kernel”.

Etymology

From Mandarin 外國人外国人 (wàiguórén, “foreigner”), with mispronounced tones (as is typical for Chinese-learning foreigners).

Pronunciation


Noun

歪果仁

  1. (neologism, humorous) alternative form of 外國人 / 外国人 (wàiguórén, foreigner)

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