"xing ling" meaning in Portuguese

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈʃĩ.ɡi ˈlĩ.ɡi/ [Brazil], /ˈʃĩ.ɡi ˈlĩ.ɡi/ [Brazil], /ˈʃĩ.ɡe ˈlĩ.ɡe/ [Southern-Brazil], /ˈʃĩ.ɡɨ ˈlĩ.ɡɨ/ [Portugal]
Etymology: Imitative of Mandarin; compare English ching chong. Sometimes erroneously said to derive from Mandarin 星零 (xīng líng, “zero stars”) in some sources — however, that is merely speculative folk etymology. Etymology templates: {{l|en|ching chong}} ching chong, {{l|zh|星零|t=zero stars|tr=xīng líng}} 星零 (xīng líng, “zero stars”) Head templates: {{pt-adj|head=xing ling|inv=1}} xing ling (invariable)
  1. (Brazil, slang, often offensive) (of a product) low-quality, counterfeit (usually made in China); shanzhai Tags: Brazil, invariable, offensive, often, slang Synonyms: ching ling Related terms: made in China
    Sense id: en-xing_ling-pt-adj-A6twMOSa Categories (other): Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese entries with incorrect language header

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        "(of a product) low-quality, counterfeit (usually made in China); shanzhai"
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        "(Brazil, slang, often offensive) (of a product) low-quality, counterfeit (usually made in China); shanzhai"
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      "ipa": "/ˈʃĩ.ɡi ˈlĩ.ɡi/",
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      "ipa": "/ˈʃĩ.ɡe ˈlĩ.ɡe/",
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      "ipa": "/ˈʃĩ.ɡɨ ˈlĩ.ɡɨ/",
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        "Portuguese slang",
        "Portuguese terms with IPA pronunciation"
      ],
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        "(of a product) low-quality, counterfeit (usually made in China); shanzhai"
      ],
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        [
          "quality",
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        "(Brazil, slang, often offensive) (of a product) low-quality, counterfeit (usually made in China); shanzhai"
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      "ipa": "/ˈʃĩ.ɡi ˈlĩ.ɡi/",
      "tags": [
        "Brazil"
      ]
    },
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      "ipa": "/ˈʃĩ.ɡe ˈlĩ.ɡe/",
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