الصين
al-Sin
The Arabic word for China is الصين (al-Sin).
الصين refers to the country in East Asia. It is distinct from the related word صِينِيَّة, which refers to porcelain tableware.
Meaning: country in East Asia (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The name of the country is almost always used with the definite article 'al-' (الصين).
How do you pronounce it?
al-Sin
Did you know?
- Historically, Arabic texts often used الصين to describe not just a political entity, but a mythical land of wonders and distant trade.
- The Arabic name for the country likely traveled through multiple languages, originating from the Old Chinese word for the 'Qin' dynasty.
- The word صِينِيَّة ('siniyya') uses the same root as the country name to refer to a traditional serving tray or porcelain plate.
Examples in context
- ذهب أبي إلى الصين.My father has gone to China.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of الصين in a sentence about travel.Tatoeba #670145 by Samer, translation #319296 by CK
- بكين هي عاصمة الصين.Beijing is the capital of China.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of الصين when discussing a capital city.Tatoeba #488834 by saeb, translation #389049 by sysko
- كتب كتاباً عن الصين.He wrote a book on China.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of الصين when discussing a book topic.Tatoeba #506032 by saeb, translation #301534 by adjusting
- أنا أحب السفر إلى الصين.I love traveling to China.
- شفت الأخبار عن السفر لـ الصين؟Have you seen the news about traveling to China?
- أحب الأكل الصيني.I love Chinese food.
- أختي تعيش في الصين.My sister lives in China.
- 49 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Layla and Ziad are discussing their future travel plans.
- ليلى Laylaأريد زيارة الصين في العام القادم.Urīdu ziyārata aṣ-Ṣīn fī al-ʿām al-qādim.I want to visit China next year.
- زياد Ziadهل ستذهبين إلى الصين بمفردك يا ليلى؟Hal sata-dhhabīna ilā aṣ-Ṣīn bi-mufradiki yā Laylā?Will you go to China alone, Layla?
- ليلى Laylaلا، سأسافر مع صديقتي.Lā, sa-usāfiru maʿa ṣadīqatī.No, I will travel with my friend.
- زياد Ziadهذه فكرة رائعة يا ليلى.Hādhihi fikra rāʾiʿa yā Laylā.That is a great idea, Layla.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries الصين, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
