Hello Alex, I've heard the term "chinky" in two different contexts: 1. As a mild insult for an oriental person. [I think it refers to the shape of the eyes appearing to be partly-open from a westerner's point of view - An English word often used for a 'small opening' or 'crack' is 'chink'.] 2. As a description of a chinese take-away food restaurant. [A general term and not intended to be insulting.] Translation of Insults: I think that the occidental view of an insult is very different to the oriental view and you would find that the translation of insults from Chinese into English would not work very well. Many westerners would find the term "foreign monster" or "foreign devil" quite tame and probably humorous. Just my two penneth worth but you may find it helpful. :) Stephen

some of what Wozitoya said is correct.. and americans actually used to call chinese people "china men" (plural). now i am canadian, but it is pretty much the same here as in america.. people here still call chinese "china men".. but we canadians are more friendly to other races than the states. and it is true that there is a law about racial discrimination, but it does not forbid us on saying such racial terms..that is granted to us by our rights to freedom of speech, but saying racial slurs (terms) is still very much frowned upon.. i hope his helped.. if you have any other questions, don't fret o ask :)

In the English speaking countries, especially in US, they used to call the Chinese people " China Man or Chalie ". The way they speak, it is obviously that they are not friendly at all. But, there is a law for discrimination against race. So, they deserve the explaination that these words are not offensive. Your question falls into the same pattern as it was in the past.

Every country has a name for those who are not born there. I am sure members here can supply a huge list. However I suggest that you heed this proverb; Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.