[chahy-nuh-muh
n] 
| 1. | Usually Offensive. a Chinese or a person of Chinese descent. |
| 2. | (lowercase) a person who imports or sells china. |
| 3. | (often lowercase) Political Slang. a person regarded as one's benefactor, sponsor, or protector: to see one's chinaman about a favor. |
| 4. | a Chinaman's chance, Usually Offensive. the slightest chance: He hasn't a Chinaman's chance of getting that job. |
| Chi·na·man (chī'nə-mən) n. Offensive A Chinese man. |