印度
yìndù/in⁵¹⁻⁵³ tu⁵¹/
India in Chinese is 印度 (yìndù).
Meaning: the country (name)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 印度 | yìndù | /in⁵¹⁻⁵³ tu⁵¹/ (Mandarin, Standard Chinese, Sinological IPA) /in⁵¹ d̥u¹/ (Mandarin, Standard Chinese, Sinological IPA) |
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| 印度 | Ìn-tō͘ | /in²¹⁻⁵³ tɔ²²/ (Min Nan, Hokkien, Sinological IPA, Xiamen) /in⁴¹⁻⁵⁵⁴ tɔ⁴¹/ (Min Nan, Hokkien, Sinological IPA, Quanzhou) |
Hokkien |
This term refers to the country of India.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form Йиндў is used in Dungan, while 印度 is used in Hokkien.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Ìn-tō͘.
Did you know?
- Some linguists suggest that 印度 may actually have its origins in Tocharian B, an extinct language, rather than from an Indian language.
- Although the name is used for the country, Xuanzang once explained that 印度 could also be interpreted as a name for the 'Moon'.
- The name 印度 was standardized by the famous Tang dynasty monk Xuanzang in the 7th century to replace many other alternative names for the country.
Examples in context
- 我想住在印度。I want to live in India.This sentence shows how to express a desire to live in 印度.Tatoeba #10062421 by slo_oth, translation #4156752 by richke
- 佛教起源於印度。Buddhism had its beginnings in India.This sentence describes the origins of Buddhism in relation to 印度.Tatoeba #2771100 by cienias, translation #319880 by CM
- 印度是发展中国家。India is a developing country.This sentence characterizes 印度 as a developing country.Tatoeba #5696834 by verdastelo9604, translation #1501758 by MrShoval
- 在印度有许多古老的文化和历史遗址。India has numerous ancient cultures and historical sites.
- 印度是世界上人口第二多的国家。India is the second most populous country in the world.
- 27 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yuting and Zhiqiang are talking about their dream travel destinations.
- 雨婷 Yuting你想要去印度旅行嗎？Nǐ xiǎng yào qù Yìndù lǚxíng ma?Do you want to travel to India?
- 志强 Zhiqiang我一直很想去印度看看。Wǒ yīzhí hěn xiǎng qù Yìndù kànkan.I have always wanted to visit India.
- 雨婷 Yuting聽說那裡的文化非常豐富。Tīngshuō nàlǐ de wénhuà fēicháng fēngfù.I heard the culture there is very rich.
- 志强 Zhiqiang對，所以我想在那裡待久一點。Duì, suǒyǐ wǒ xiǎng zài nàlǐ dài jiǔ yīdiǎn.Yes, that's why I want to stay there a bit longer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “india” translations and entries 印度, 印度, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 印度, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
