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How to say "老中" in English slang?
In china, Chinese usually called foreigner as "老外"(Laowai)
So, I want to know in your country how to say "老中" in English.
Thanks :)
Apr 16, 2013 4:16 PM
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There isn't really a relatively neutral term to refer to Chinese individuals the way "laowai" is used in Chinese-speaking societies to refer to (generally, Western) foreigners. There are certainly derogatory terms that I will not repeat here. However, given today's hypersensitive politically correct environment, there is no neutral way to call a Chinese person other than "Chinese" or "Asian." Remember, even a word like "Oriental" is now considered racist in polite American society today.
April 16, 2013
Wow. Didn't know 老中 is out there.
I don't think there's a currently used slang for it in English though.
We'd either just say Chinese or (generalizing) Asian.
If it's about Chinese internet users, one can say "Chinese netizens".
April 16, 2013
They are correct we are so polite in england. Years ago my wushu laoshi had t shirts with hong kong fuey on them i did not no what it meant
April 17, 2013
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