sick man of East Asia

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Etymology

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Coined in reference to the term sick man of Europe.

Proper noun

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sick man of East Asia

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

Usage notes

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

Synonyms

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