Sinicization

American  

[sin-uh-suh-zey-shuhn] / ˌsɪn ə səˈzeɪ ʃən /

especially British, Sinicisation

noun

1. the act or process of making something more Chinese in character, or bringing something under Chinese influence.

   Emperor Xiaowen established a policy of systematic Sinicization that was continued by his successors.

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Etymology

Origin of Sinicization

Siniciz(e) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

Last week, the Catholic Church in China hosted a second online meeting with 50 Hong Kong priests to discuss how the biblical translation could properly convey exchanges on “sinicization” — the influencing of non-Chinese societies through Chinese language, culture and other social factors and norms.

From Washington Post

According to the group’s Persecutors of the Year report, the top four countries are China, whose attempts at “sinicization” of religions has led to persecution; Algeria, which has closed dozens of Protestant churches; Egypt, where Coptic Christians are under threat; and Pakistan, where fundamentalists have persecuted Christians and other religious minorities.

From Washington Times

Without mentioning Xi or issuing any instructions or orders, the mainland speakers described how Xi's policy of "sinicization" aligned with long-term Vatican policies of inculturation - adapting Christianity in traditional, non-Christian cultures, two of the clerics said.

From Reuters

Xi has been an active proponent of sinicization, setting out policies to foster religions with what he calls "Chinese characteristics" and closer ties to the party and state.

From Reuters

The KMT embarked on a campaign of forced Sinicization — Mandarin was made the official government language instead of Hokkien, which Nancy’s grandmother spoke along with a vast majority of the six million locals.

From New York Times