Chinglish
/ˈt͡ʃɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/
Chinglish adjective: of or resembling English that is influenced by the Chinese language.
Adjective
Chinglish (comparative more Chinglish, superlative most Chinglish)
- Of or resembling English that is influenced by the Chinese language.
Proper noun
Chinglish
- Spoken or written English which is influenced by the Chinese language.
- And as Global English evolves through the twenty-first century, Chinglish will, undoubtedly, continue to have a sizable impact.2008, Paul J.J. Payack, A Million Words And Counting: How Global English Is Rewriting The World, →ISBN
- Andrea acknowledged that she spoke Chinglish, that she hated her accent, and that learners needed a comprehensible teacher voice in the classroom.2010, Janette Ryan, Gordon Slethaug, International Education and the Chinese Learner, →ISBN, page 146
- Synonyms:
- Chinese English
- Spoken or written English influenced by the Cantonese language.
Synonyms of Chinglish
Forms of Chinglish
| comparative | more Chinglish |
|---|---|
| superlative | most Chinglish |
Origin of Chinglish
Blend of Chinese + English.
Questions about Chinglish
- What does Chinglish mean?
- Chinglish means of or resembling English that is influenced by the Chinese language.
- What part of speech is Chinglish?
- Chinglish can be an adjective or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Chinglish?
- Chinglish is pronounced /ˈt͡ʃɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/.
Words near Chinglish in the dictionary
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