Chinese

The English word “burglar” is 窃贼 in Mandarin. 窃贼 is used to refer to a burglar.

The English phrase “lift” in Chinese is translated as 電梯 / 电梯. The term refers to a mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people (noun).

In Chinese, MRI is referred to as 磁共振成像. The term refers to magnetic resonance imaging.

The English word ‘grip’ is translated into Chinese as 抓. 抓 refers to a hold or a way of holding, particularly using the hand.

In Chinese, 很真实 is the default way to express the phrase ‘very true’.

The English word appraisal is translated into Chinese as 评估. 评估 refers to a judgement.

The English word ‘pepper’ is translated into Chinese as 胡椒. 胡椒 refers to the spice (specifically black or white pepper).

The English word ‘snuff’ translates to 鼻烟 in Chinese.

In Chinese, “independence day” is 独立日. When referring more generally to a national celebration or a national day, you might use the term 国庆.

The English phrase ‘Chinese American’ is translated into Chinese as 华裔美国人.