<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Why are Chinese people called Chinks?
<|assistant|>
The term “Chink” dates back to the 14th century when it was used to refer to the sound of the bowstring on a Chinese musical instrument. Later it was used to describe Chinese people as a whole, with the negative connotation developing during the early 19th century as an expression of hatred and contempt towards the Chinese.