How to Pronounce "chinese wall"
expression
tʃaɪˈniz/ /ˈwɔɫ
chy-NEEZ WAHL
tʃaɪˈniːz/ /wˈɔːl
chy-NEEZ WAWL
Definition
A 'Chinese wall' is a metaphor for a strong barrier that keeps information or activities separate, especially within companies to prevent conflicts of interest.
IPA Transcription
American English
tʃaɪˈniz/ /ˈwɔɫ
British English
tʃaɪˈniːz/ /wˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
chy-NEEZ WAHL
UK
chy-NEEZ WAWL
Listen in Context
The bank set up a Chinese wall to keep its investment and advisory teams separate.
There is a strict Chinese wall between the two departments.
The company built a Chinese wall to avoid sharing confidential information.
Ever since the conflict of interest scandal, there’s been a strict Chinese wall between sales and research.