pidgins

1. 1.

   An amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers. The speech is slow and supported by mime and gesture.

2. 2.

   an artificial language used for trade between speakers of different languages

   洋泾浜语

混杂语言；混杂行话；事务

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