What does "支那" mean? 需要注意的是,“支那”一词在不同语境下可能有不同的含义,但在中国现代语境中,它有时被用作对中国的蔑称,具有一定的敏感性和负面含义。建议根据具体场景谨慎使用。

by wyi12 on 2008-07-29 15:42:56

Indochina = India-China, which refers to the region between India and China.

"Zhina" (支那) is similar to "Zhendan" (震旦), both being ancient transliterations of China from Tianzhu (India).

The term "Zhina" originates from the transliteration of "Cina" and was the ancient name used in India to refer to ancient China, first appearing in Sanskrit Buddhist scriptures. The Sanskrit word "Cina" entered different languages with little change in pronunciation, being transliterated as "China," "Zhina" (支那), "Zhi-na" (脂那), "Zhi-na" (至那), or "Zhendan" (震旦).