Tionghoa
Indonesian edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Chinese Hokkien 中華/中华 (Tiong-hôa).
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Tionghoa
- China: A nation or civilization occupying the country around the Yellow, Yangtze, and Pearl Rivers in East Asia, taken as a whole under its various dynasties.
- Chinese:
- any of several Sinitic languages or dialects spoken in China, especially Literary Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Wu or Min Nan.
- the logographic writing system shared by this language family.
- the people of China.
- all people of Chinese origin or self-identity.
Synonyms edit
Adjective edit
Tionghoa
Usage notes edit
This word is restored for Indonesian official government use as the presidential decision was passed and replaced Cina (“China”).[1] This guide is followed by most Indonesian-language mass media.
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References edit
- ^ Pencabutan Surat Edaran Presidium Kabinet Ampera Nomor SE-06/PRES.KAB/6/1967, Tanggal 28 Juni 1967. 2014. (Keputusan Presiden Nomor 12 Tahun 2014).
Further reading edit
- “Tionghoa” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Language Development and Fostering Agency — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic Indonesia, 2016.
Malay edit
Alternative forms edit
- Tionghua (more common)
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Chinese Hokkien 中華/中华 (Tiong-hôa). Compare Indonesian Tionghoa.
Pronunciation edit
- (Standard Malaysian) IPA(key): /tioŋho̯a/
Adjective edit
Tionghoa
- (dated) Chinese; of Chinese descent
- Synonym: Cina
- 1933 March 25, “Perubahan-Perubahan di Malaya. Pemandangan Wartawan Kita "Bintang Timur".”, in Saudara[1], Penang:
- Berbagai-bagai protest dan pemandangan dimajukan oleh leader Tionghua dan Hindu dalam Legislative Council di Singapura.
- All sorts of protests and views were advanced by Chinese and Indian leaders in the Legislative Council in Singapore.
Usage notes edit
Mostly obsolete in Malaysia; Cina is far more common.
Further reading edit
- “Tionghoa” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.