sino-

¹

1. a combining form representing sinus in compound words.

   sinorespiratory.

Sino-

²

1. a combining form meaning “Chinese”.

   Sino-Tibetan; Sinology.

Sino-

combining form

1. Chinese

   Sino-Tibetan

   Sinology

Word History and Origins

Origin of sino-¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sino-¹

from French, from Late Latin Sīnae the Chinese, from Late Greek Sinai, from Arabic Sīn China, probably from Chinese Ch'in

Example Sentences

The lawsuit pits villagers, who are mostly subsistence farmers, against Sino Metals Leach Zambia and NFC Africa Mining, which are subsidiaries of Chinese state-owned firms.

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They alleged the collapse of the tailings dam - owned by Sino Metals Leach Zambia but located in the surface area of NFC Africa Mining - was caused by numerous factors, including engineering failures, construction flaws and operational mismanagement.

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The firms have not yet commented on the lawsuit, but Sino Metals Leach Zambia has previously said there was a spillage of about 50,000 cubic metres.

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Even the cheapest packages include channels like Kung Fu and Sino Drama, showcasing predominantly Chinese movies and series.

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"Tesla’s charging technology is not industry leading anymore and has not been for some time," said Tu Le, founder and managing director of consultancy firm Sino Auto Insights.

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