Chinese Filipino

English

Etymology

From Chinese (adjective) +‎ Filipino (noun).

Pronunciation

• (Philippines) IPA^(key): /ˌt͡ʃaɪ̯.n̪ɪs fɪ.lɪˈpiː.n̪o/

Noun

Chinese Filipino (plural Chinese Filipinos)

1. A Filipino with Chinese descent, whether mixed or pure ethnic Chinese, typically born and/or raised in the Philippines, especially one who identifies as such.

   Synonym: Chinoy

Adjective

Chinese Filipino (comparative more Chinese Filipino, superlative most Chinese Filipino)

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

   Synonyms: Chinoy, Fil-Chi, Chinese-Filipino, Filipino-Chinese

See also

• Chinese mestizo
• Mestizo de Sangley
• Sangley
• TDK

 

Further reading

• Chinese Filipino on Wikipedia.Wikipedia