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猪流感 (zhū liú gǎn)
In the past few months, the H1N1 virus has made news headlines around the world. The virus was originally referred as 猪流感(zhū liú gǎn) "Swine Flu." To help you learn these three Chinese characters, we'll introduce 猪流感(zhū liú gǎn) word by word. With the basic meaning of "pig," "boar" or "swine," 猪(zhū) conveys a deep cultural connotation in Chinese. 猪(zhū) is on the list of animals in the Chinese Zodiac, a system that uses twelve animals to designate years according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Therefore, the Chinese have attributed the word 猪(zhū) with many auspicious meanings. People have always believed that the 猪(zhū) can bring forth plentiful harvest and happiness. 流感(liú gǎn) is the abbreviation of 流行性感冒(liú xíng xìng gǎn mào) "flu, influenza." In this context, 流感(liú gǎn), 流(liú) can be understood as "being infectious" or "to spread." 感(gǎn) is the shortened form of 感冒(gǎn mào), which means "catch a cold." Still have questions? Take a FREE 1-on-1 live online lesson with our professional Chinese teachers in China. http://www.echineselearning.com/free-trial/index.html?ecl=ptEEEEEEwksw0520
What else can I help you with?
What does lola mean in Chinese?
In Chinese, "lola" does not have a specific meaning. It is not a Chinese word and does not exist in the Chinese language.
What does he mean in Chinese?
The Chinese character 和（he2) means "and."
What does me mean in Chinese?
It is '我' which also can be the meaning of 'I'. IF YOU WANT THIS ANSWER TO MAKE SENSE WITHOUT CHANGING RHE ANSWER, PERHAPS YOU SHOULD CHANGE THE QUESTION TO, HOW DO YOU SAY "I OR ME" IN CHINESE, CAUSE ME IS NOT HOW YOU SAY I OR ME IN CHINESE, OR PERHAPS, WHAT DOES "WO" MEAN IN CHINESE, BUT RIGHT NOW WHAT DOES ME MEAN IN CHINESE QUESTION DOES NOT MAKE SENSE TO SAY IT MEANS THE SAME IN CHINESE AS ENGLISH
What does ching lan mean in Chinese?
"Ching lan" does not have a direct translation in Chinese. It is not a standard Chinese phrase or term.
What does shei mean in Chinese?
"Shei" is not a recognized Chinese word. It may be a typo or misspelling of a different word in Chinese.
What does Kara mean in Chinese?
What does Kara mean in Chinese
What does lola mean in Chinese?
In Chinese, "lola" does not have a specific meaning. It is not a Chinese word and does not exist in the Chinese language.
What does Nan-hu mean in Chinese?
what does nan mean in chinese. Eg nanjing nan
Why do Chinese people are mean to American born Chinese?
They are not.
Do you Chinese?
What the hell, what kind of question is that? Do you mean "are you Chinese?"???
Where was Chinese created?
Chinese what? If you mean language, which one?
What does abi taba mean in Chinese?
i think that it is not Chinese
What does the word poka mean in Chinese?
Iam a Chinese,I guess it may mean"play card"
What does the Chinese word pokea mean?
Iam a Chinese,I guess it may mean"play card"
What does Chinese cherry blossom mean in Chinese?
It means precisely "Chinese cherry blossom"
What does the name kimberley in Chinese?
what does the name kimberley mean in chinese?
What does wai hi in Chinese mean?
It means I Love You in Chinese
