noun
Chinese language (obsolete, often offensive)
Obsolete term for the Chinese language, now largely replaced by 中国語. Historically used, but today it is widely considered derogatory and should be avoided in modern speech.
See also: 中国語
戦前の文献では「支那語」という表記が見られるが、現在では差別語とみなされる。
In pre-war documents, the notation '支那語' can be seen, but today it is considered a discriminatory term.
The standard, neutral term for the Chinese language. 支那語 is an obsolete and offensive synonym.
From 支那 (Shina, an old name for China, now considered derogatory) + 語 (go, 'language'). The term fell out of use after World War II and is now replaced by 中国語.