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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

Example Sentences

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Sino-

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

From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022

He became the face of the short-selling wave against Chinese companies after his research led regulators to suspend trading in four of his first five targets, including Sino- Forest.

From BusinessWeek ● Feb. 27, 2012

Martin said the internal investigation has shown Sino- Forest needs to change its systems and improve its staffing.

From BusinessWeek ● Dec. 7, 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

Paulson & Co., which held 34.7 million shares of Sino- Forest as of April 29, said in a filing yesterday that it had disposed of the stake as of June 17.

From BusinessWeek ● Jun. 21, 2011