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Difficult Chinese Words to Translate
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Yo-Yo幽幽 posted on 2017/08/16Ever struggled to translate those uniquely Chinese words like '加油' or '孝順' into English? This video dives into those tricky translation challenges, exploring the cultural nuances behind them and giving you practical ways to express them. You'll pick up essential vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, all while having some fun with language!
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US /ˈmætɚ/
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UK /'mætə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be of great importance; to count
- Uncountable Noun
- Material all things are made of that fills space
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US /ˈkɑmən/
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UK /'kɒmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- Field near a village owned by the local community
- Adjective
- Shared; Belonging to or used by everyone
- Typical, normal; not unusual
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US /ræp/
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UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
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US /ɪnˈtɚprɪt/
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UK /ɪn'tɜ:prɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express so that others understand it
- To translate what is said into another language
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