sick man of East Asia

English

Etymology

Coined in reference to the term sick man of Europe.

Proper noun

sick man of East Asia

1. (archaic, politics) Qing Empire / Empire of China / China

Usage notes

This name for China refers to the sickly state of the Chinese state in the 19th century.

Synonyms

• (China): sick man of Asia

Related terms

• sick man of Europe