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Chinesium

(slang, derogatory, sometimes, humorous) Low-quality products made in China; the imaginary worthless material used to make such products.

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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(slang, derogatory, sometimes, humorous) Low-quality products made in China; the imaginary worthless material used to make such products.

The hammer was pure Chinesium, and shattered on the first strike.
Origin: From . Alludes to common beliefs regarding Chinese workmanship and trade practices during the 20th and early 21st centuries. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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