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.
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