Juanita Lesley

The English word software is translated into Chinese as 軟件 / 软件. The term refers to encoded computer instructions.

The English term ’emo’ can be translated into Chinese as 情感核 or 情緒搖滾 / 情绪摇滚. These terms refer to the emo music genre.

The English phrase “tanner” can be translated into Chinese as 皮匠. The term is used to describe a person whose occupation is to tan.

The English word “cult” can be translated into Chinese as 邪教.

The English word “cow” is translated into Chinese as 母牛, or in Hokkien as 牛母. The term refers to an adult female of the species Bos taurus.

The Dragon Boat Festival in Chinese is 端午節 / 端午节. This term refers to the traditional Chinese holiday.

In Chinese, ‘refill’ is translated as 续杯. You can use it in a question, such as 可以续杯吗？, to ask if a refill is available or permitted.

The Chinese word for sticky is 粘. The word 粘 is an adjective meaning able or likely to stick. It can also function as a verb meaning to stick or to adhere.

The English word ‘afraid’ is translated into Chinese as 害怕.

The English phrase ‘doing’ is translated into Chinese as 做.