毛子
ZH
A colloquial, often offensive Chinese slang term for Russian people; originally used to refer to all Western foreigners, now primarily used for Russians
有些网民在讨论的时候会不礼貌地使用毛子这个词。
Some netizens use this term impolitely when discussing Russian people.
Etymology
Originated in late imperial China, when early Russian traders and settlers in northern China were observed to have thicker body hair than Chinese people, leading to the descriptive nickname. It gradually became a specifically anti-Russian slur over time.
Memory Aid
Break the word into characters: 毛 máo = hair, 子 zi = common noun suffix. Remember the historical origin: early Chinese observers noticed thick hair on Russian visitors, leading to this name.
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Quick answers
What does 毛子 mean?
毛子 means: A colloquial, often offensive Chinese slang term for Russian people; originally used to refer to all Western foreigners, now primarily used for Russians
How do you pronounce 毛子?
毛子: máo zi
How is 毛子 used in a sentence?
有些网民在讨论的时候会不礼貌地使用毛子这个词。