Chinese compliment



Chinese compliment

A false or facetious display of obeisance, or an insult disguised as a compliment. A derogatory phrase, it should not be confused with the linguistic or sociological components of compliments as used in Chinese language and culture.
See also: Chinese, compliment

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aglaea-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
LÚCia-Portuguese
Aysu-Turkish
DavyDAY-veeEnglish
Callisto (2)kə-LIS-to (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Corradokor-RAH-doItalian