Rosemary Brooke

In Chinese, ‘trust’ is expressed as 信任. 信任 is used to express being confident in someone or something.

搞定 is the Chinese way to say done. 搞定 is used to express that a task has been completed.

The English word ‘earthquake’ is translated into Chinese as 地震. The term refers to the shaking of the surface of a planet.

In Chinese, hotpot is 火锅 (huǒguō). 火锅 refers to a meal where diners cook various raw ingredients in a simmering pot of soup at the table.

In Chinese, the phrase “green light red light” is translated as 红绿灯.

The Chinese phrase for “my condolences” is 节哀顺变. 节哀顺变 is the standard, formal way to offer condolences to someone who is mourning a death.

The English word ’emoji’ is translated into Chinese as 表情符号. 表情符号 is the standard term for a digital graphic icon or emoji.

The English phrase “Walmart” is translated into Chinese as 沃尔玛. 沃尔玛 refers to the large American chain of retail stores.

In Chinese, “no need” is expressed as 不用 (bùyòng). 不用 is used to politely decline an offer or to state that an action is not necessary.

Dementia in Chinese is translated as 癡呆 / 痴呆. The term refers to a progressive decline in cognitive function.