non-Chinese
|non/Chi/nese|
B2
🇺🇸
/nɑn ˈtʃaɪˌniz/
🇬🇧
/nɒn ˈtʃaɪˌniːz/
not Chinese
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-Chinese' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'Chinese' referring to anything related to China or its people.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-Chinese' has been used in modern English to describe anything not related to China or its culture.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not Chinese,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45