sino·phile I. \ˈsīnəˌfīl, ˈsin-, ˈsēn-\adjective alsosino·phil\-ˌfil\ Usage: often capitalized Etymology:sino- (I) + -phile, -phil : approving or favoring the Chinese or their policy or characteristics II. noun alsosinophil\“\ (-s) Usage: sometimes capitalized : one partial to or especially fond of Chinese culture or characteristics