Alvin Marvin

The English phrase ‘surprise party’ is translated into Chinese as 驚喜聚會 / 惊喜聚会.

Barbara is the transliteration of the female given name Barbara in Chinese.

In Chinese, the phrase to say ‘go ahead’ (granting permission) is 请便. The phrase 请便 is used as an imperative to grant someone permission to do something.

The English verb ‘brag’ is translated into Chinese as 吹牛. To brag can be expressed in various ways depending on the context.

The English phrase “science fair” is translated into Chinese as 科技展.

The English phrase ‘bok choy’ is translated into Chinese as 小白菜.

The English word “grounded” (meaning confined to one’s room as a punishment) is translated into Chinese as 禁足.

The English phrase “ugly rat” is translated into Chinese as 丑老鼠. This phrase is used to describe a rodent that is not pleasant to look at.

The English phrase “grandpa on mother’s side” is translated into Chinese as 外公. 外公 is used to refer specifically to the father of one’s mother.

In Chinese, ‘lotion’ can be expressed in several ways depending on the context, with 乳液 being the default term.