chinaman

• Veraltete und abwertende Bezeichnung für eine Person chinesischer Herkunft, die heute als rassistische Beleidigung gilt. Im Cricket bezeichnet der Begriff außerdem einen bestimmten Wurf eines Linkshänders an einen Rechtshänder, bei dem der Ball von außen zum Bein gedreht wird.

An outdated and offensive term for a person of Chinese descent, now considered a racial slur. In cricket, it also refers to a specific type of delivery bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman that spins from off to leg.

Eigenname

1. Offensive term for a Chinese personC1informal

   A highly offensive and derogatory term for a person of Chinese descent. Its use is considered racist and should be avoided.

   Beleidigende Bezeichnung für einen Chinesen

   • The term 'Chinaman' is now widely recognized as a racial slur.
   • Using 'Chinaman' to refer to someone of Chinese heritage is deeply insulting.
   • Historical texts sometimes contain the word 'Chinaman', but it is now considered offensive.

   Synonymecelestialchinkcoolie

2. Cricket delivery typeC2formalbritishsport

   In cricket, a ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman that spins from the off side to the leg side.

   Chinaman

   • The left-arm spinner bowled a perfect Chinaman to dismiss the batsman.
   • He is known for his ability to bowl a deceptive Chinaman.
   • The batsman was surprised by the Chinaman delivery and edged it to the wicketkeeper.