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Pronunciation / Transliteration: hànhuà
"政府计划对当地习俗进行汉化。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To make something Chinese in character or style.
"The government aimed to sinicize the local customs to promote national unity." - 2
To adopt or adapt Chinese cultural elements.
"The restaurant decided to sinicize its menu to attract more local customers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sinicize' derives from the Latin 'Sinae', referring to the Chinese, combined with the English suffix '-ize', which indicates a process of making or becoming. The word emerged in the late 19th century as Western scholars began to describe the influence of Chinese culture on other societies.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Sinicize"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Sinicize" is said worldwide
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siniser
Transliteration: see-nee-zay
"Le gouvernement a décidé de siniser les coutumes locales."
sinisieren
Transliteration: ziˈniːziˌʁən
"Die Regierung plant, die lokalen Bräuche zu sinisieren."
sinicizzare
Transliteration: si-ni-chi-zzà-re
"Il ristorante ha deciso di sinicizzare il suo menu."
sinicizar
Transliteration: si-ni-si-zar
"El gobierno quiere sinicizar las costumbres locales."
sinicizar
Transliteration: si-ni-si-zar
"O governo decidiu sinicizar os costumes locais."
चीनीकरण
Transliteration: cheenikaran
"सरकार ने स्थानीय रीति-रिवाजों को चीनीकरण करने का निर्णय लिया।"
汉化
Transliteration: hànhuà
"政府计划对当地习俗进行汉化。"
중국화하다
Transliteration: jung-guk-hwa-hada
"정부는 지역 관습을 중국화하기로 결정했습니다."
漢化する
Transliteration: kan-ka suru
"政府は地域の習慣を漢化することを決定しました。"
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