Meaning
A very common Chinese-Jamaican surname, and by extension a stand-in name for the Chinese shopkeeper — 'Mr Chin' or 'Miss Chin' who runs the corner shop or wholesale. It reflects the long-established Chinese-Jamaican community and its central role in retail and trade. Used descriptively; can be dismissive if said carelessly.
Examples
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Run go a Mr Chin shop fi a bag juice.
Run to Mr Chin's shop for a bag juice.
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Miss Chin sell everyting inna har shop.
Miss Chin sells everything in her shop.
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Every likkle town have a Chin shop.
Every little town has a Chinese-run shop.
Origin
From the Hakka Chinese surname Chin/Chen, extremely common among Chinese-Jamaicans, who established many of the island's shops from the 19th century on.
How it’s used
A surname and a stand-in for the Chinese shopkeeper; descriptive, but avoid using it dismissively. Reflects the Chinese-Jamaican community. Compare [[chiney]].