sick man of Asia
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Etymology
Coined in reference to the term sick man of Europe.
Proper noun
- (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
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