An obligation incurred by helping someone, which requires the helper to continue helping. From the old assumption in the West that the Chinese do everything backwards and upside-down(e.g., "Chinese fire drill," "Chinese auction," etc.).
by Shaviv May 5, 2004
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by mea2313 February 16, 2010
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by Bogus Gordon February 3, 2014
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White kid: Hey Cho, can you hang out after school?
Azn kid: I doubt it. I've got a debate meeting after school, I have to study for an AP Chem test and then I have to go to an orchestra concert.
White kid: Asian obligations, eh?
Azn kid: Yup.
Azn kid: I doubt it. I've got a debate meeting after school, I have to study for an AP Chem test and then I have to go to an orchestra concert.
White kid: Asian obligations, eh?
Azn kid: Yup.
by crusty.noah August 21, 2007
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