Chinoy

Meanings

Noun

A Chinese Filipino; A Filipino with Chinese descent, whether mixed or pure ethnic Chinese, especially those who identify as such.

Adjective

Of or pertaining to Chinese Filipino people, culture, or the languages characteristic of them.

Related

Similar words

Chinese Filipino
Fil-Chi
Filipino-Chinese
Chinese-Filipino

Origin

Either from a , or of Spanish chino + Tagalog Pinoy, or borrowed from Tagalog Tsinoy.

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