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Dictionary definition of “zhing-zhong”

zhing-zhong

n. merchandise made in Asia; cheaply made, inexpensive, or substandard goods. Subjects: English, Zimbabwe, Business, Slang

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Citations: *2004 [The Woodpecker] The Standard (Zimbabwe) (July 22) “Christmas comes early for people of Tsholotsho”: Shavings can only advice that, judging from what we hear, the “Zhing Zhong” condoms may not be that protective to Zimbabweans, many of whom are of bigger built than your average Chinese man. 2004 Financial Gazette (Harare, Zimbabwe) (July 29) “Save Us From ‘Zhing-Zhongs,’ Say Leather Industry Players”: A deluge of cheap counterfeits, nicknamed “zhing-zhongs,” imported mainly from Asia, has threatened the viability of the country’s leather industry. 2004 Vincent Kahiya Zimbabwe Independent (Harare) (July 30) “Locals Exposed”: Zhing-zhong is the street lingo for products from Asia—mainly China—which have hit the country.

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