Chinese

The Chinese word for comrade is 同志. 同志 refers to a mate, companion or associate.

The English phrase ‘morning’ is translated into Chinese as 早上. The term refers to the part of the day between dawn and midday.

In Chinese, the verb ‘to call’ (to contact by telephone) is 打电话. The term 打电话 is a common way to express the action of making a phone call.

The English word ‘beast’ can be translated into Chinese as 四足獸 / 四足兽, 獸 / 兽 or 野獸 / 野兽.

In Chinese, the English word town can be translated in several ways depending on the size and context of the settlement.

The English word “club” (as in an association of members) is translated into Chinese as 俱乐部. 俱乐部 is used to refer to an association of members.

In Chinese, the word for ‘meaning’ is 意思. 意思 refers to the definition or connotation of a word.

In Chinese, ‘my family’ is expressed as 我的家人. The phrase is used to refer to the people who are related to a person by blood or marriage.

The English word lavender is translated into Chinese as 薰衣草. 薰衣草 refers to the plant known as lavender.

In Chinese, ‘should’ is expressed as 應該 / 应该 (yīnggāi).