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China > Life & Culture > Language

The Chinese language opens many doors in the mind and offers great insight into the development of the Chinese culture. Here we list some common words and phrases and if your keen to learn out of academic interest or to have some knowledge for visiting China, you can take on line lessons with qualified tutors.

Words

零食
Transcription: líng shí
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: snack

闲话
Transcription: xián huà
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: gossip

租界
Transcription: zū jiè
Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: foreign concession

春节
Transcription:: chūn jié
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Spring Festival

粤语
Transcription:: yuè yǔ
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Cantonese

客家
Transcription:: kè jiā
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Hakka

金元宝
Transcription:: jīn yuán bǎo
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Chinese Ancient Gold Nugget

压岁钱
Transcription:: yā suì qián
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Sui Suppressing Money

元宵节
Transcription:: yuán xiāo jié
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Lantern Festival 谜语
Transcription:: mí yǔ
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: riddle

 

Phrases

远亲不如近邻
Transcription: yuǎn qīn bù rú jìn lín
Meaning: good neighbors are more helpful than far away relatives
Topic: proverb

踩高跷
Transcription: cǎi gāo qiāo
Meaning: walking on stilts
Topic: custom

划旱船
Transcription: : huá hàn chuán
Meaning: a land boat dance
Topic: custom

过年好
Transcription: guò nián hǎo
Meaning: happy Chinese New Year
Topic: greeting to all

春节快乐
Transcription: chūn jié kuài lè
Meaning: happy Chinese New Year
Topic: greeting to all

恭贺新禧
Transcription: gōng hè xīn xǐ
Meaning: happy Chinese New Year
Topic: greeting to all

恭喜发财
Transcription: gōng xǐ fā cái
Meaning: congratulations for getting rich
Topic: greeting to businessman

学有所成
Transcription: xué yǒu suǒ chéng
Meaning: harvest your studies
Topic: greeting to student

 

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