This word is from the Spanish viejo during the colonial period.
beho
old Chinese man
old Chinese man
Intsik beho is considered a derogatory term.
The preferred term for referring to Chinese is Tsino.
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This word is from the Spanish viejo during the colonial period.
Intsik beho is considered a derogatory term.
The preferred term for referring to Chinese is Tsino.
in the older generations (70s-80s) beho is “attached” to someone who lacks hygeine in one’ self and at home. Sometimes children who accidentally drool or let their saliva drip while taliking are called “beho”
Please explain how it became a derogatory term. Citations would be appreciated. Thank you.