Chinee

== English == === Etymology === Back-formation from Chinese, using -ee. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃaɪniː/ === Noun === Chinee (plural Chinees) (dated, offensive, Chinese Pidgin English, ethnic slur) A person from China. ==== Usage notes ==== This spelling was used intentionally, as a pejorative, in the United States in the 19th century. The phrase heathen Chinee was common and is today used to imitate offensive 19th century stereotypes. ==== Related terms ==== Japanee Portugee === Anagrams === Eichen