芝麻

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Chinese

Zoysia pungens
(to have) pins and needles; tingling; hemp
(to have) pins and needles; tingling; hemp; numb; to bother
 
trad. (芝麻/芝蔴) /
simp. (芝麻)
alternative forms 脂麻

Etymology 1

From earlier 脂麻.

Pronunciation


Noun

芝麻

  1. sesame
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Etymology 2

Near homophone of 支那 (Zhīnà).

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Proper noun

芝麻

  1. (Internet slang, euphemistic) Alternative form of 支那 (Zhīnà, China (derogatory))
    芝麻沒有蘑菇 [MSC, trad.]
    芝麻没有蘑菇 [MSC, simp.]
    Zhīmá rén méiyǒu yī ge shì mógū de!
    No single Chinaman is innocent! (A meme modified from a line from My Date with a Vampire)