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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFumanchu
/ˈfuːmænˌtʃuː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A fictional character, a Chinese supervillain known for his cunning and mastery of evil plots.
"In the novel, the protagonist must confront the nefarious schemes of Fu Manchu." - 2
A stereotype representing the archetype of the sinister Asian villain in Western literature and media.
"The portrayal of Fu Manchu has been criticized for perpetuating harmful stereotypes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Fumanchu' originates from the character Dr. Fu Manchu, created by British author Sax Rohmer in the early 20th century. The character embodies a blend of Western perceptions of Eastern mystique and villainy, reflecting colonial attitudes of the time.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fumanchu" is said worldwide
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Fu Manchu
Transliteration: Fu Manchu
"Le personnage de Fu Manchu est un archétype du méchant asiatique."
Fu Manchu
Transliteration: Fu Manchu
"Fu Manchu ist ein bekannter fiktiver Bösewicht in der Literatur."
Fu Manchu
Transliteration: Fu Manchu
"Il personaggio di Fu Manchu rappresenta un cattivo stereotipato."
Fu Manchu
Transliteration: Fu Manchu
"Fu Manchu es un personaje que simboliza el villano asiático en la cultura popular."
Fu Manchu
Transliteration: Fu Manchu
"O personagem Fu Manchu é um estereótipo de vilão asiático."
फू मांचू
Transliteration: Fu Manchu
"फू मांचू एक प्रसिद्ध काल्पनिक खलनायक है।"
福满楼
Transliteration: Fú mǎn lóu
"福满楼是一个著名的虚构反派角色。"
푸 만추
Transliteration: Pu Manchu
"푸 만추는 서양 문학에서 악당의 전형으로 알려져 있다."
フー・マンチュー
Transliteration: Fū Manchū
"フー・マンチューは悪役の典型として知られています。"
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