Definition
洋鬼子 is a historical Chinese slur for Western foreigners, especially from the colonial era. The term literally means 'foreign devil' and carries strong xenophobic and offensive connotations. It is considered inappropriate and insulting in modern use and should generally be avoided.
n.
(derogatory) foreign devila historical slur for Westerners
Examples
- ，洋鬼子。Guòqù, yīxiē Zhōngguó rén bǎ wàiguó rén jiàozuò yáng guǐ zi.In the past, some Chinese people called foreigners "foreign devils."
- 洋鬼子。Tā xiǎoshíhou tīng shuō guò yáng guǐ zi zhège cí.He heard the term "foreign devil" as a child.
- 洋鬼子，。yáng guǐ zi shì biǎnyì cí, bùyào yòng."Foreign devil" is a derogatory term; don't use it.
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