Rosemary Brooke

In Chinese, the verb ‘to hack’ (as in gaining illegal access to a computer network) is expressed as 破解.

In Chinese, ‘chilli’ is said as 辣椒. The term refers to a small spicy vegetable used in cooking to add heat to food.

The English phrase “uncooked rice” is translated into Chinese as 大米.

The English word ‘girl’ can be said in Mandarin in several ways depending on the context, with 女孩兒 / 女孩儿 being the default form for Dungan.

The Chinese phrase for shoes is 鞋子. The term refers to coverings worn on the feet to protect them while walking.

The male given name Andres is translated into Chinese as 安德烈斯.

The Chinese phrase for “little bear” is 小熊. 小熊 refers to a small bear or a bear-shaped object, such as a teddy bear or a bear-shaped stuffed toy.

Labor Day in Chinese is 劳动节 (Láodòngjié).

The English word ‘river’ is translated into Chinese as 河流 or 河. The term refers to a large stream which drains a landmass.

The English male given name Tristan is translated into Chinese as 特里斯坦.