Sinic

See also: sinic

English

Etymology

From Medieval Latin Sinicus, from Sina (“China”) + -icus (“-ic”), from Late Latin Sinae (“the Southern Chinese; Southern China”), from Ancient Greek Σῖναι (Sînai), q.v. Equivalent to Sino- +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɪnɪk/
• Homophone: cynic
• Rhymes: -ɪnɪk

Adjective

Sinic (not comparable)

1. Chinese.
2. influenced by Chinese culture.

Related terms

• Sino-
• Sinian
• Sinitic