Dominic Leroy

The English phrase ‘languages’ is translated into Chinese as 语言. 语言 refers to systems of communication used by people to express thoughts and feelings.

The word for momo, the dumpling, in Chinese is 馍馍 (mómo). The name momo for the Tibetan and Nepali dumpling comes from the Chinese word 馍馍.

The English phrase “rice ball” is translated into Chinese as 饭团.

The English phrase “how to say that in Chinese” is translated into Chinese as 那个用中文怎么说.

The Chinese phrase for “kiss you” is 亲你. The phrase 亲你 is an expression used to tell someone that you want to kiss them.

In Chinese, the phrase ‘know’ can be translated using different terms depending on the dialect and the type of knowledge being expressed.

In Chinese, success is expressed as 成功. The term refers to the achievement of one’s aim or goal.

The USA in Chinese is Měiguó in pinyin, written 美国. The full name is Měilìjiān Hézhòngguó. In daily speech, people always say Měiguó.

The English word ‘relatable’ can be expressed in Chinese as 感同身受.

In pinyin “eat” is chī (吃). To say “eat a meal” or “have dinner” people use chīfàn (吃饭), literally “eat rice”.