Chinese

The English word “soup” is translated into Chinese as 汤. While English speakers often say “eat soup” in Chinese, you use the verb 喝 (hē, to drink) with 汤.

The English phrase “I love you” is translated into Chinese as 我爱你. 我爱你 is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.

The English phrase ‘camp’ can be translated into Chinese as 安營 / 安营, 露營 / 露营 or 營 / 营 depending on the context.

馄饨汤 is the Chinese phrase for wonton soup. 馄饨汤 refers to a dish consisting of dumplings in a clear broth.

The English word mask translates to Chinese as 面具 (miànjù). 面具 is typically used for decorative masks, theatrical masks or masks used for disguise.

In pinyin “eat” is chī (吃). To say “eat a meal” or “have dinner” people use chīfàn (吃饭), literally “eat rice”.

Holy Communion in Mandarin is 圣餐. 圣餐 is the name used for the Christian sacrament of Holy Communion.

The English word ‘shopping’ can be translated into Chinese using several forms, most commonly 買東西 / 买东西.

The English phrase ‘cleaning’ is translated into Chinese as 打扫. 打扫 is typically used for cleaning up a space or a room, such as sweeping or tidying up.

The English word ‘all’ can be translated into Chinese. The default form is 所有.