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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