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  sino-

  a combining form representing sinus in compound words.
• Sino-
  Sino-

  a combining form meaning “Chinese”.

sino-

¹ American  

1. a combining form representing sinus in compound words.

   sinorespiratory.

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Sino- ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “Chinese”.

   Sino-Tibetan; Sinology.

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Sino- British  

combining form

1. Chinese

   Sino-Tibetan

   Sinology

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Etymology

Origin of Sino-

< New Latin, combining form representing Late Latin Sīnae the Chinese < Late Greek Sînai ≪ Chinese Qìn Ch'in

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Sino-

In 1895, it successfully defeated non-industrialized China in the Sino- Japanese War.

From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022

“In view of its strong cash reserves and liquidity, and excellent bond repayment track record, we urge the Sino- Forest board to reconsider meeting its bond commitments.”

From BusinessWeek ● Dec. 15, 2011

Sino- Forest’s shares fell 83 percent in June after Carson Block, a short seller, said the company had exaggerated its timber assets in China.

From BusinessWeek ● Dec. 15, 2011

The Ontario Securities Commission said Aug. 26 that Sino- Forest officers and directors may have engaged in acts “related to its securities” that they “knew or should have known” perpetuated a fraud.

From BusinessWeek ● Aug. 30, 2011

Sino- Forest Corp. has dropped 82 percent in Toronto trading since June 2, when the short seller said the company overstated its timber holdings.

From BusinessWeek ● Jun. 27, 2011