Chink: meaning, definitions and examples
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chink
[ tʃɪŋk ]
derogatory
A derogatory term used to refer to a person of Chinese descent.
Synonyms
racial epithet, slur.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| chink |
This word can be used in two distinct contexts. Firstly, 'chink' can refer to a small opening or crack, particularly in armor or a wall. Secondly, it is also a highly offensive racial slur against people of East Asian descent. The latter use is derogatory and should be avoided completely.
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Examples of usage
- He was offended by the use of the word 'chink' to describe him.
- The slur 'chink' is considered highly offensive and racist.
Translations
Translations of the word "chink" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fenda
- rachadura
- fresta
- ranhura
🇮🇳 दरार
🇩🇪 Spalt
- Riss
- Schlitz
🇮🇩 celah
- retakan
- rekahan
🇺🇦 щілина
- тріщина
- шпарина
🇵🇱 szczelina
- pęknięcie
- rysa
🇯🇵 割れ目 (wareme)
🇫🇷 fente
- fissure
- crevasse
🇪🇸 hendidura
- grieta
- fisura
🇹🇷 çatlak
- yarık
- boşluk
🇰🇷 틈 (teum)
- 균열 (gyunyeol)
- 갈라진 틈 (galajin teum)
🇸🇦 شق
- تصدع
- فجوة
🇨🇿 štěrbina
- prasklina
- trhlina
🇸🇰 štrbina
- prasklina
- trhlina
🇨🇳 裂缝 (lièfèng)
🇸🇮 razpoka
- špranja
- zareza
🇮🇸 skor
- sprunga
- rifa
🇰🇿 жарық
- сызат
- жарықшақ
🇬🇪 ნაპრალი
- ბზარი
- ნახვრეტი
🇦🇿 çatlaq
- yarıq
- boşluq
🇲🇽 hendidura
- grieta
- fisura
Etymology
The term 'chink' originated in the late 19th century as a derogatory slur against Chinese immigrants in the United States. It was used to dehumanize and discriminate against individuals of Chinese descent. The word has a deeply racist connotation and is considered highly offensive and inappropriate in modern usage.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,123, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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