Why are foreigners called foreigners?

Foreigners are called foreigners because in modern China, foreigners usually come by boat from the sea, so they are called "foreigners". This word became popular in Ming and Qing Dynasties, mainly because China was a country dominated by the mainland and its maritime trade was underdeveloped. At the same time, the image and behavior of foreigners are different from those of China People's Congress, which also increases the uniqueness of the term "foreigner".

In addition, the address of foreigners may also be related to the concept of local protectionism. In the traditional concept of China, people in different regions have different names, such as "Oriental" and "Nanyang". Because most foreigners come from the ocean, they are called "foreigners" and are regarded as foreigners in China's inherent concept.

In a word, the name "foreigner" came into being in this historical and cultural background, which reflects the unique views and attitudes of China society towards foreigners.