Amandina of Schakkebroek was a Belgian Franciscan nun and missionary who served in China during the late 19th century. Born Pauline Jeuris in Herk-de-Stad, she joined the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary and adopted the religious name Marie Amandine. After serving in Marseilles, she was sent to a mission hospital in Taiyuan. She became well-regarded by the local population for her cheerful disposition, earning the nickname "the laughing foreigner" due to her joyful nature and sense of humor.