Nathaniel Carl

The English phrase ‘baby’ can be translated into Chinese in several ways. It refers to a very young human being.

The English phrase ‘cleaning lady’ can be translated into Chinese as 清洁工.

The English word periodontist is translated into Chinese as 牙周病医生. The term refers to a dentist whose speciality is periodontics.

To talk about in Chinese is 谈论 (tánlùn). 谈论 is a common and neutral way to express ‘talk about’ in formal Chinese.

The English phrase HOA (homeowners association) is translated into Chinese as 业主协会 (yèzhǔ xiéhuì).

The English word “jewel” is translated into Chinese as 宝石. 宝石 is used to refer to a gemstone. You can use it in phrases such as 这个宝石 to mean “this jewel”.

In pinyin “summer” is xiàtiān (夏天), literally “summer day”. The formal word is xiàjì (夏季). Xiàtiān is what people say in conversation.

The English word “plastic” is translated into Chinese as 塑料.

The Chinese phrase for “your height” is 你的身高. 你的身高 refers to the measurement of how tall a person is from the base of their feet to the top of their head.

The English word “how” can be expressed in Chinese using several forms, with 怎樣 / 怎样 being the default form. The word “how” is used to ask in what manner.