Chinese

In Chinese, the term for mind (as in the ability for rational thought) can be expressed in several ways, with 智力 being the default form.

At a Chinese wedding the usual wish is 新婚快乐 (xīnhūn kuàilè), “happy newlywed life”.

In Chinese, the phrase for “doo doo” is 粑粑. 粑粑 is a childish way to refer to feces, much like the English terms “doo doo” or “poo poo”.

The Chinese word for episode is 集. The word 集 is used to refer to an installment of a drama or a series.

The English phrase “glutinous rice flour” is 糯米粉 in Mandarin. 糯米粉 refers to a powder made from glutinous rice that is used for baking and cooking.

The English phrase “I love you more” is translated into Chinese as 我更爱你.

The English phrase ‘keys’ is translated into Chinese as 钥匙. The term 钥匙 refers specifically to physical keys used for locks.

The Chinese word for the edible root yam is 山药 (shānyao). 山药 refers specifically to the edible root of the yam.

The English phrase ‘pad’ (referring to a block of paper) is translated into Chinese as 垫子.

The English word “elemental” can be translated into Chinese in several ways depending on the context. The most common way is 基本的.