以色列
yǐsèliè/i²¹⁴⁻²¹ sɤ⁵¹⁻⁵³ li̯ɛ⁵¹/
In Chinese, the phrase for Israel is 以色列 (yǐsèliè). Wiktionary also lists 以國 / 以国 (Yǐguó) and 一賜樂業 / 一赐乐业 (Yīcìlèyè).
Meaning: the state (name)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 以色列 | yǐsèliè | /i²¹⁴⁻²¹ sɤ⁵¹⁻⁵³ li̯ɛ⁵¹/ (Mandarin, Standard Chinese, Sinological IPA) | |
| 以國 / 以国 | Yǐguó | ||
| 一賜樂業 / 一赐乐业 | Yīcìlèyè | dated | |
| 以色列 | Í-sek-lia̍t | /i⁵³⁻⁴⁴ siɪk̚³²⁻⁵ liɛt̚¹²¹/ (Min Nan, Hokkien, Xiamen, Zhangzhou, Sinological IPA, General Taiwanese) /i⁴¹⁻⁴⁴ siɪk̚³²⁻⁴ liɛt̚⁴/ (Min Nan, Hokkien, Xiamen, Zhangzhou, Sinological IPA, Kaohsiung, General Taiwanese) |
Hokkien |
The word refers to the state of Israel. 以色列国 is used specifically when referring to Israel as a nation-state.
Which one should you use?
以國 (or 以国) is another way to refer to it, and 以色列国 is a formal term used when referring to Israel as a nation-state. 一賜樂業 (or 一赐乐业) is a dated way to write the name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
以色列 (romanized as Í-sek-lia̍t) is the Hokkien form.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Í-sek-lia̍t.
Did you know?
- While 以色列 is the standard modern way to write the name, some older texts use 一賜樂業, which uses characters that actually translate to a sense of 'being granted a happy career'.
- The modern Chinese name 以色列 was first introduced by a German missionary named Karl Gützlaff.
Examples in context
- 我来自以色列。I'm from Israel.This sentence is useful for stating your origin using 以色列.Tatoeba #8860658 by iiujik, translation #2573637 by VirtuOZ
- 我在以色列出生了。I was born in Israel.This sentence is useful for stating your place of birth using 以色列.Tatoeba #8860660 by iiujik, translation #3249149 by nava
- 耶路撒冷是以色列的首都。Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.This sentence is useful for identifying the capital city of a country using 以色列.Tatoeba #13190000 by atitarev, translation #2638910 by Joseph
- 以色列是一个历史悠久的国家，拥有丰富的文化遗产。Israel is a country with a long history and rich cultural heritage.
- 以色列国坐落在亚洲西部。Israel is located in western Asia.
- 我朋友刚从以色列回来。My friend just came back from Israel.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing international travel plans.
- 梓涵 Zihan你想去以色列旅行吗？ni2 xiang3 qu4 yi3 si1 le2?Do you want to travel to Israel?
- 志强 Zhiqiang我很想去以色列看看。wo3 hen3 xiang3 qu4 yi3 si1 le2 kan4 kan4.I really want to go see Israel.
- 梓涵 Zihan那里的风景很特别。na4 li3 de xiang1 jing3 hen3 te4 bie4.The scenery there is very special.
- 志强 Zhiqiang希望我明年能去。xi1 wang4 wo3 ming2 nian2 neng2 qu4.I hope I can go next year.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “israel” translations and entries 以色列, 以色列, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 一賜樂業, 以色列, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
