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The phrase “sounds like” in Mandarin is 听起来像 (tīng qǐlái xiàng).

In Mandarin, swelling is translated as 肿胀.

In Mandarin, ‘expect’ can be expressed as 期待 (qīdài) or 預料 (yùliào). The choice of word depends on whether your expectation is based on emotion or logic.

The phrase for “steamed fish” in Mandarin is 清蒸鱼. The term 清蒸鱼 refers to a dish of fish cooked by exposing it to steam.

泰姬陵 is the Mandarin word for the Taj Mahal. 泰姬陵 is the name used to refer to the monument in India.

In Mandarin, ‘happy everyday’ is expressed as 天天开心. The phrase is a warm expression of hope that someone feels joyful every day.

The English word ‘malt’ is translated into Mandarin as 麦芽. 麦芽 refers to the sprouted grain used in brewing (noun).

The Mandarin phrase for barbeque is 烧烤. The term 烧烤 can be used as both a noun (the food/event) and a verb (the act of grilling).

The English word ‘sleeping’ is translated into Mandarin as 在睡觉.

The English term cyanosis is translated into Mandarin as 發紺 / 发绀. Cyanosis refers to the discoloration of the skin.