Chinafy

/ˈtʃaɪnəfaɪ/ verb

Definition

To make something Chinese in style, character, or appearance, or to process/treat something according to Chinese methods.

Etymology

Verb formed from 'China' + '-fy' (a suffix meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to become,' as in 'simplify,' 'clarify'). This is a productive suffix for creating verbs from nouns or adjectives.

Kelly Says

The '-fy' suffix is sneakily powerful—you can 'chinafy' something, 'beautify' something, or even newly 'Americanize' something, and everyone understands the transformation you're describing.

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