Tsina
/ˈt͡ʃina/
The English phrase "china" is translated into Tagalog as Tsina. Wiktionary also lists Sungsong.
Meaning: country in East Asia (name)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tsina | /ˈt͡ʃina/ (Standard Tagalog) /ˈtsina/ |
|
| Sungsong | /suŋˈsoŋ/ (Standard Tagalog) | archaic, historical |
Tsina is used to refer to the country in East Asia.
Which one should you use?
Tsina is the standard term, while Sungsong is an archaic or historical term specifically relating to the Song dynasty context.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Tsina is the formal term for the country. Sungsong is an archaic form used in historical contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʃina/
Did you know?
- The archaic term Sungsong may come from a Proto-Malayo-Polynesian word meaning 'go against wind or current'. This likely refers to the sailing difficulties Filipinos faced when traveling toward mainland China.
Examples in context
- Galing ako sa Tsina.I come from China.This sentence is useful for stating where you are from using Tsina.Tatoeba #11824355 by qwertzu, translation #717392 by CN
- Dumating ako sa Tsina.I arrived in China.This sentence is useful for stating your arrival in Tsina.Tatoeba #4490004 by mayaman, translation #4488358 by PentheusPuddleglum
- Tungkol sa Tsina ang librong ito.This book is about China.This sentence is useful for describing the subject of a book using Tsina.Tatoeba #11531925 by qwertzu, translation #495591 by adjusting
- Ang Tsina ay isa sa pinakamalaking bansa sa Asya.China is one of the largest countries in Asia.
- Ang mga Tsinoy ay nagpapakita ng pagkakaisa ng mga kultura ng Tsina at Pilipinas.Filipino-Chinese individuals showcase the unity of Chinese and Filipino cultures.
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mark and Jasmine are talking about their travel plans.
- MarkGusto mong pumunta sa Tsina?Do you want to go to China?
- JasmineOo, pangarap ko ang Tsina.Yes, China is my dream.
- MarkMalayo ang biyahe papunta doon.The trip there is long.
- JasmineKahit na, gusto ko talagang makapunta.Even so, I really want to go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “china” translations and entries Tsina, Sungsong, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Sungsong, Tsina, sungsong, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
