Tionghoa

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Indonesian

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Etymology

Borrowed from Chinese Hokkien 中華／中华 (Tiong-hôa).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key):
  • Hyphenation: Ti‧ong‧ho‧a

Proper noun

Tionghoa

  1. China: A nation or civilization occupying the country around the Yellow, Yangtze, and Pearl Rivers in East Asia, taken as a whole under its various dynasties.
  2. Chinese:
    1. any of several Sinitic languages or dialects spoken in China, especially Literary Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Wu or Min Nan.
    2. the logographic writing system shared by this language family.
    3. the people of China.
    4. all people of Chinese origin or self-identity.

Synonyms

  • (Chinese person): Cina (ethnic slur, derogatory), singkek (ethnic slur, highly offensive)

Adjective

Tionghoa

  1. Chinese:
    1. related to China or her people or her language
    2. of Chinese origin

Usage notes

This word is restored for Indonesian official government use as the presidential decision was passed and replaced Cina (“China”). This guide is followed by most Indonesian-language mass media.

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References

  1. ^ Pencabutan Surat Edaran Presidium Kabinet Ampera Nomor SE-06/PRES.KAB/6/1967, Tanggal 28 Juni 1967. 2014. (Keputusan Presiden Nomor 12 Tahun 2014).

Further reading

Malay

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Chinese Hokkien 中華／中华 (Tiong-hôa). Compare Indonesian Tionghoa.

Pronunciation

Adjective

Tionghoa

  1. (dated) Chinese; of Chinese descent
    Synonym: Cina
    • 1933 March 25, “Perubahan-Perubahan di Malaya. Pemandangan Wartawan Kita "Bintang Timur".”, in Saudara‎, Penang:
      Berbagai-bagai protest dan pemandangan dimajukan oleh leader Tionghua dan Hindu dalam Legislative Council di Singapura.
      All sorts of protests and views were advanced by Chinese and Indian leaders in the Legislative Council in Singapore.

Usage notes

Mostly obsolete in Malaysia; Cina is far more common.

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