Chinese

The English term ‘lan’ (local area network) is translated into Chinese as 局域网.

December in Chinese is 十二月. 十二月 refers to the twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar.

In Mandarin, swelling is translated as 肿胀.

The English word cockroach is translated into Chinese as 蟑螂. The word is used to refer to the insect of the same name.

The English phrase ‘go shopping’ is translated into Chinese as 逛街.

The Chinese word for story is 故事. 故事 refers to a narrative or an account of events.

The English phrase mooncake is translated into Chinese as 月饼. A 月饼 is a traditional Chinese pastry that is typically eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Marina Bay Sands in Chinese is 滨海湾金沙. The phrase refers to the integrated resort and hotel located in Singapore.

The English word ‘grass’ is translated into Chinese as 草. The term refers to ground cover plants.

The English phrase “carpal tunnel syndrome” is translated into Mandarin as 腕管綜合徵 / 腕管综合征.