滨海湾花园
The English phrase "gardens by the bay" is translated into Chinese as 滨海湾花园.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is composed of 滨海湾 (Marina Bay) and 花园 (Gardens). The term 花园 literally means "flower garden". Combined, the components literally mean "Marina Bay Gardens".
Did you know?
- In many Chinese cities, 'Gardens' (花园) is also a common component in the names of residential housing estates, not just public parks.
- The term 滨海 is frequently used in Chinese to describe 'waterfront' luxury real estate, giving the phrase a connotation of prestige.
- The word 湾 for 'bay' is also used in Chinese to describe a 'curve' or 'bend' in a road or river.
Examples in context
- 我们去滨海湾花园吧。Wǒmen qù Bīnhǎiwān Huāyuán ba.Let's go to Gardens by the Bay.
- 滨海湾花园非常漂亮。Bīnhǎiwān Huāyuán fēicháng piàoliang.Gardens by the Bay is very beautiful.
- 你想去滨海湾花园吗？Nǐ xiǎng qù Bīnhǎiwān Huāyuán ma?Do you want to go to Gardens by the Bay?
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a weekend outing in Singapore.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen周末你想去哪里？Zhōumò nǐ xiǎng qù nǎlǐ?Where do you want to go this weekend?
- 俊杰 Junjie我想去滨海湾花园。Wǒ xiǎng qù Bīnhǎiwān Huāyuán.I want to go to Gardens by the Bay.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen好啊，我们几点出发？Hǎo a, wǒmen jǐ diǎn chūfā?Okay, what time shall we depart?
- 俊杰 Junjie下午三点可以吗？Xiàwǔ sāndiǎn kěyǐ ma?Is three in the afternoon okay?
