Tsinito (en. Chinese)
/tsiˈnito/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person of Chinese descent or from China.
Many Chinese people live in Manila.
Marami sa mga tsinito ang nakatira sa Maynila.
A type of food served in eateries and restaurants connected to Chinese culture.
I really love the Chinese dishes in our restaurants.
Gustong-gusto ko ang mga tsinito sa aming restaurants.
Common Phrases and Expressions
China and Chinese
Refers to the country and its people from China.
Tsina at Tsinito
Related Words
Chinese
Term for people of Chinese descent.
Tsino
Food
Refers to foods, including Chinese foods.
Makanan
Slang Meanings
Slippers that are muddy (Dirty sandals)
Oh no, it's hard to walk here in the mud, it's like I just have slippers!
Naku, ang hirap maglakad dito sa putik, parang tsinito lang ang dala ko!
Show-off or hard-headed (Too proud or stubborn)
Our friend is such a tsinito, even though he knows he's wrong, he still doesn't listen!
Ang tsinito ng barkada namin, kahit alam niyang mali, di pa rin nakikinig!
A long shot (Unlikely or not the right time)
His dream seems like a real tsinito, the chance is very low!
Para talagang tsinito ang pangarap niya, sobrang baba ng chance!