Chinese

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.

The English phrase ‘ugly feet’ is translated into Chinese as 难看的脚. The phrase is used to describe feet that are not pleasant to look at.

In Chinese, ‘just’ is expressed as 只是. 只是 is used to state that something is only a certain thing and nothing more.

In Chinese, the English phrase “steroids” is translated as 类固醇.

The English word three is translated into Chinese as 三. 三 is used as the cardinal number 3.

The English word ‘diabetes’ is translated into Chinese as 糖尿病. 糖尿病 is a noun used to refer to the group of metabolic diseases known as diabetes.

In Chinese, ‘goofy’ can be expressed in several ways. The default form is 滑稽.

In Chinese, “you’re ugly” is said as 你很丑. This phrase is a direct statement used to tell someone that they are not physically attractive.