Asian
adjective
of, belonging to, or characteristic of Asia or its inhabitants.
half-Asian
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a word derived from
Asian.
Example Sentences
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After Chris’ mother shows up to debunk his half-Asian lie, after he shoves her out of the room, after he and his crush stop speaking, Chris asks his mother if she’s ashamed of him.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2024
“I’m half-Asian, and I’m from Hawaii, and you don’t talk about your feelings,” Carvalho said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
Our half-Asian kids did not seem particularly focused on the task of kicking the ball.
From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2021
He then responded to the student, who was not named, saying: "Are there any students that may be of mixed parentages, such as half black half-Asian?"
From Fox News ● Oct. 2, 2021
When I hear laughter, I look up to see Susan Chang—the only other half-Asian girl in our school—clutching a blue and gold ribbon like she’s afraid she might lose it.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
