Chinese Wall

noun

, Informal.

1. Great Wall of China.
2. an insuperable barrier or obstacle, as to understanding.

Chinese wall

noun

1. a notional barrier between the parts of a business, esp between the market makers and brokers of a stock-exchange business, across which no information should pass to the detriment of clients
2. an insurmountable obstacle

Word History and Origins

Origin of Chinese Wall¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Nevertheless we decided to ride out, and cross the Flattop rim, and go around what they call the Chinese Wall.

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She felt as brave as a little fly trying to walk the whole length of the Chinese Wall.

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The Romans of antiquity very often constructed boundary walls, and the Chinese Wall may also be cited as an example.

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While there p. 250he visited the Chinese Wall, and brought back two specimens from it in the way of bricks.

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This came to me first with a poignant thrill when I found myself in the presence of the Chinese Wall.

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