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

   Sinology

   Sino-Tibetan

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

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

From BBC

"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.

From BBC

Si resulta elegida, declaró, “no solamente apoyaré la investigación científica, sino también su vínculo con los problemas nacionales y el desarrollo de la innovación”.

From Science Magazine

“Mi idea es que México no solamente sea un exportador de productos” hechos por compañías extranjeras que construyen fábricas en el país, sino también un innovador tecnológico, afirma la candidata.

From Science Magazine

That will make it harder now for Western automakers to wholly shut out Chinese suppliers, said Tu Le, founder and managing director of Sino Auto Insights, a consulting firm.

From Los Angeles Times