Synonyms for
Sino
Definition
Sino is a Spanish word meaning 'but' or 'except'.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- sino-american relations
- sino-soviet split
- sino-japanese war
- sino-korean relations
- sino-tibetan languages
- sino-mongol relations
Word family
adjective sino-
Usage note
The prefix 'sino-' is used to denote a relation to China or Chinese things. It is most commonly found in compound words and phrases, particularly in historical, political, and linguistic contexts.
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Example sentences
- He ate everything except his vegetables.
- She wanted to go out, but it was too late.
- I studied hard; nevertheless, I didn't do well on the test.
- I haven't finished my homework yet.
- He is still working on his project.
Quotes
I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.
She studied hard; nevertheless, she failed the test.
They went swimming, although it was cold outside.