Chinese

In Chinese, ‘already’ is expressed using 已经. The term is used to describe something that has occurred prior to a certain time.

The English word ‘parsnip’ is translated into Mandarin as 欧防风. 欧防风 refers to the edible root of the *Pastinaca sativa* plant.

The Chinese word for clown is 小丑. 小丑 can be used literally to describe a performance artist working in a circus.

瑞 is the Chinese given name for Rui. The character 瑞 is used to represent the name Rui and carries connotations of luck, auspiciousness and good fortune.

辛迪 is the Chinese way to say the female given name Cindy. 辛迪 is used as the transliteration of the female name Cindy.

The English phrase “stars” is translated into Chinese as 星星.

New Zealand in Chinese is 新西蘭 / 新西兰. The phrase refers to the country in Oceania.

The English phrase ‘victory’ is expressed in Chinese as 勝利 / 胜利.

In Chinese, the word for “blind” (unable to see) is 瞎.

The English phrase “wake me up” is translated into Chinese as 叫醒我. This phrase is used as a request for someone to stop you from sleeping.