tsekwa
tsékwa with stress marks
Chinese people (pejorative)
Usage Note
Tsekwa is a derogatory slang term for Chinese people derived from Hokkien, and is considered offensive and should not be used. It reflects historical tensions between indigenous Filipinos and the Chinese merchant community; awareness of its pejorative nature is important for cultural sensitivity.
Examples
" Nakakasakit ang salitang tsekwa. "
Natural Translation
The word tsekwa is offensive.
Literal Translation
Hurtful the word tsekwa.
" Tinawag siyang tsekwa ng mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The children called him/her a Chinese person pejoratively.
Literal Translation
Called him/her Chinese person pejorative of children.
" Mahalagang malaman na nakakasakit ang salitang tsekwa, kaya hindi ito dapat gamitin sa pang-araw-araw na usapan. "
Natural Translation
It is important to know that the word tsekwa is offensive, so it should not be used in everyday conversation.
Literal Translation
Important know that hurtful the word tsekwa, so not it should use in everyday conversation.
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