sick man of Asia
English
Etymology
Coined in reference to the term sick man of Europe
Proper noun
sick man of Asia
- (archaic, politics) Qing Empire/Empire of China/China
Usage notes
This name for China refers to the sickly state of the Chinese state in the 19th century.
Synonyms
- (China): sick man of East Asia
Related terms
- sick man of Europe
Translations
Qing Empire; Empire of China
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