Chinese

The English phrase “thyroid” is translated into Chinese as 甲状腺. 甲状腺 refers to the butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that regulates the body’s metabolism.

The English phrase “mid-autumn festival” is translated into Chinese as 中秋節 / 中秋节. The term refers to the Mid-Autumn Festival, a harvest festival.

The English phrase “bon appétit” can be expressed in Chinese using 慢用. These phrases are used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat.

The English word “lake” is translated into Chinese as 湖. This term refers to a body of water.

To hike in Chinese is 徒步. The verb 徒步 means to hike or to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.

The English name “karen” is translated into Chinese as 凯伦. In this context, the term is used as a noun to refer to the stereotypical woman.

To analyze in Chinese is 分析, pronounced fēnxī.

To behave in Chinese is expressed as 做人. 做人 is used when discussing a person’s integrity, social etiquette or how they carry themselves in a community.

In Mandarin, ‘thank goodness’ is 谢天谢地. 谢天谢地 is used to express relief when a bad situation is avoided or a good one occurs unexpectedly.

The English phrase “where you are from” can be translated into Chinese as 你来自哪里.