JOHN CHINAMAN


Meaning of JOHN CHINAMAN in English

noun

Usage: usually capitalized J&C

Etymology: from the name John + Chinaman

1. : the Chinese nation personified : the Chinese people — usually taken to be offensive

2. : a Chinese immigrant ; especially : one living in the United States or in Australia — usually taken to be offensive

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.