fei1 zau1 jeoi6 mei5 gwok3 jan4非洲裔美國人非洲裔美国人
Jyutpingfei1 zau1 jeoi6 mei5 gwok3 jan4
Yalefēi jāu yeuih méih gwok yàhn
Definition
African Americans.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or journalistic contexts to describe ethnicity. In casual daily conversation, people often use more descriptive or simplified terms depending on the context, though this remains the standard neutral descriptor. It is a direct translation of the English concept and does not carry the same cultural baggage as some older or derogatory terms.
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He is an African-American and really likes watching movies.
Do you know that African-American person?
Related words
Common phrases
African-American community
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Grammar guides
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