Tsino
Tsíno with stress marks
Chinese person
Usage Note
Tsino is derived from the Spanish term for Chinese and in the Philippines refers broadly to ethnic Chinese or Filipino-Chinese (Chinoy). The word can be neutral in everyday speech, though usage should be mindful of context as it can be perceived as blunt or reductive in some settings.
Examples
" Tsino ang kaibigan ko. "
Natural Translation
My friend is Chinese.
Literal Translation
Chinese the friend my.
" Ang kanyang kaibigan ay isang Tsino. "
Natural Translation
His/Her friend is a Chinese person.
Literal Translation
The his/her friend is a Chinese person.
" Maraming Tsino ang nanirahan sa Maynila noong unang panahon at malaki ang naiambag nila sa kalakalan ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
Many Chinese people settled in Manila in the old days and contributed greatly to the country's trade.
Literal Translation
Many Chinese the settled in Manila during early time and big the contributed they to trade of country.
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