Chinese

To say “thank you to a friend” in Chinese, use 谢谢你. 谢谢你 is a common way to express gratitude to a friend or peer.

The Chinese word for “waterfall” is 瀑布. 瀑布 is a noun used to describe a flow of water over the edge of a cliff.

The Chinese word for ‘cut’ (to divide with a sharp instrument) is 剪. 剪 is used specifically for cutting with scissors.

The Chinese phrase for “I will kill you” is 我会杀了你. This phrase is a direct threat to end someone’s life.

The Chinese word for noodles is 面条. The term 面条 refers to a food made from dough that is rolled and cut into long, thin strips.

The English phrase “cinnamon roll” is 肉桂卷 in Chinese. 肉桂卷 is used to refer to a rolled pastry flavored with cinnamon.

In Chinese, “you look beautiful” is said as 你看起来很漂亮. The phrase 你看起来很漂亮 is most commonly used to compliment a woman’s appearance.

To stay calm in Mandarin is to say 保持冷静.

The English phrase “my nationality” is translated into Chinese as 我的国籍. 我的国籍 refers to the legal status of belonging to a particular nation.

The English word “cough” is translated into Chinese as 咳嗽.