Chinese

The Chinese word for “charger” is 充电器 (chōngdiànqì).

The English phrase “tones” is translated into Chinese as 声调.

To take a picture in Chinese is 拍照 (pāizhào). Both 拍照 and 照相 are used to describe the act of capturing an image.

The English phrase PhD is translated into Chinese as 博士学位. 博士学位 refers to the highest university degree awarded after completing a doctoral program.

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

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

Gaining an understanding of basic courtesy phrases when learning a new language is essential for effective communication. In Mandarin Chinese,

The Chinese word for witch is 女巫 (nǚwū).

In Chinese, the term for tape is 磁带. The term 磁带 refers specifically to magnetic recording tape.

If you wonder how to say Taoism in Chinese, the word is 道教 (Dàojiào), the name of the traditional Chinese religion based on the teachings of Laozi.