Definition
鬼子 is a fiercely derogatory term historically used by Chinese people for foreign invaders, most commonly Japanese soldiers during the Second Sino-Japanese War (日本鬼子). It literally means 'devil child' and carries deep historical pain and anger. Using this word today against Japanese people or any foreigner is extremely offensive and likely to cause serious conflict; you will most often encounter it in historical accounts, war films, or literature.
n.
(derogatory, historical) foreign devilespecially Japanese invaders
Examples
- ，鬼子。Kàng Rì Zhànzhēng shíqī, lǎobǎixìng fēicháng tònghèn Rìběn guǐ zi.During the War of Resistance Against Japan, the common people bitterly hated the Japanese devils.
- ，鬼子。Zhège cí shì wǔrǔ xìng de, nǐ qiānwàn bú yào suíbiàn jiào biérén guǐ zi.This word is insulting — you absolutely should not casually call someone a "guizi."
- 鬼子。Lǎo diànyǐng lǐ jīngcháng chūxiàn dǎ guǐ zi de qíngjié.Old movies often have scenes of fighting the "foreign devils."
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