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ABC
Proper nounei bi si
Description
ABC 常常用来指在国外出生长大的华人小孩，比如美国出生的华人。
ABC is often used to refer to Chinese children born and raised abroad, such as Chinese Americans born in the U.S.
这个词是英文字母的缩写，也可以指最简单的基础知识。
This word is an abbreviation of the English alphabet and can also mean the most basic knowledge.
Meanings
ABCei bi si
American-born Chinese person
他是一个 ABC，中文说得不太好。
He is an ABC, his Chinese isn't very good.
ABCei bi si
the alphabet; basic fundamentals
这是最基本的 ABC，谁都会。
This is the most basic ABC, everyone knows it.
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Notes
- Etymology
ABC = 'American-Born Chinese', an English acronym adopted into Chinese slang.
- Nuance
as slang it often implies limited Chinese-language ability.
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