Chinese

In Chinese, the verb ‘live’ can be expressed through several different forms depending on the context. The default form is 生活.

The English name Simon is translated into Chinese as 西蒙. 西蒙 and 賽門 / 赛门 are used as phonetic transliterations for the male given name Simon.

The English word “reed” is translated into Chinese as 芦苇. 芦苇 is a noun used to refer to a grass-like plant.

The English phrase ‘screenshot’ is translated into Chinese as 截图. The term refers to an image of computer screen output.

To play chess in Chinese is 下棋. 下棋 is a general term for engaging in various types of board games.

皇室战争 is the Chinese name for the popular real-time strategy mobile game Clash Royale.

The English phrase “twins” is translated into Chinese as 双胞胎. You use 双胞胎 to refer to twins.

The English phrase ‘egg tart’ is translated into Chinese as 蛋撻 / 蛋挞 or 蛋塔. This term refers to a pastry commonly made in Hong Kong.

The Mandarin phrase for white vinegar is 白醋. 白醋 refers to vinegar that has been distilled.

The English phrase ‘how to say’ is translated into Chinese as 怎么说.