In some Latin American countries like Colombia, 'chino' is a colloquial term used to refer to a child or a young boy. In other contexts, it can also be a casual way to refer to a person of East Asian descent, although this could be considered offensive in some situations.
Examples
- Spanish: 1. Mira ese chino jugando en el parque. 2. El chino de la tienda de al lado vende los mejores productos electrónicos.
- English: 1. Look at that kid playing in the park. 2. The Asian guy from the next-door shop sells the best electronic products.