Chinese

The Chinese word for “roof” is 屋頂 / 屋顶. Both terms refer to the cover at the top of a building.

The English phrase “cornstarch” is translated into Chinese as 玉米澱粉 / 玉米淀粉. The term refers to the very fine starch powder.

The Chinese word for animal is 动物. 动物 is used to refer to organisms other than humans.

In Chinese, “I need you” is said as 我需要你. 我需要你 is used to express that someone is necessary for a specific task or for emotional support.

Saturday in Chinese is 星期六.

The English phrase ‘very lucky’ can be translated into Chinese as 非常幸运.

The Chinese word for “older brother” is 哥哥. 哥哥 is used to refer to an older brother.

The Chinese phrase for “years old” is 岁. 岁 is used to state the age of a person or a thing in years. For example, to say “10 years old”, you would say 10岁.

In Chinese, “you’re funny” is said as 你真搞笑. This phrase is used to tell someone that they are amusing or make you laugh.

In Chinese, makeup is expressed as 化妝 / 化妆. The term refers to cosmetics. Colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.