Chinese Language and Culture

The Chinese word "choi" is actually a Cantonese word, often used during celebrations like Chinese New Year. It is typically pronounced as "ch-oy" with a rising tone on the "oy" sound.

In Chinese, the word "tired" can be written as "累" (lèi).

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 prevented Chinese immigrants already in the United States from becoming citizens. This law prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the country and stopped those already living in the US from naturalizing as citizens. It was the first law to restrict immigration based on nationality.

The sentence you mentioned above is "我爱这里。(Wǒ ǎi zhè lǐ.)" in Mandarin Chinese. It means "I love this place."

The Chinese characters and Chinese Pinyin for it is:

Xiànzài jǐ diǎn le?

现在几点了？

What time is it now?

Xiànzài xiàwǔshíyī diǎn sānshísān.

现在（下午）十一点三十三。

It is 11:33pm.

Xiànzài jǐ diǎn le?

What time is it now?

现在几点了

Xiànzài shàngwǔ qī diǎn ling liù.

现在（上午）七点零六。

It is 7:06am.

Learn more expressions about time spot in Chinese characters and Chinese pinyin.

秒(miǎo): second

分(fēn): minute

点(diǎn): o'clock

刻(kè): quarter

For examples:

8:30: 八点半/八点三十(分) (bā diǎn bàn/bā diǎn sānshí fēn) half past eight

8:15: 八点一刻/八点十五(分) (bā diǎn yí kè/ bā diǎn shíwǔ fēn)

Cantonese, Hokkien, and Shanghainese are three other major dialects of Chinese. Each of these dialects is unique in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, and is spoken in different regions of China.

It means "one of great wisdom"

and it stands for one big branch of economical group in China.

"Ni de keai" means "you're cute" in Mandarin Chinese.

I believe the most accurate Chinese term for "hi" is 嗨. That is because the pinyi for 嗨 is hai, which is pronounced "hi" in Chinese.

The main Chinese port was called the Port of Shanghai. It is one of the largest and busiest ports in the world, serving as a major gateway for trade in China.

Yes, 2011 is considered the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac calendar. People born in this year are believed to inherit characteristics associated with the rabbit, such as being gentle, kind-hearted, and sensitive.

The Mongols valued their own nomadic lifestyle and traditions, which differed significantly from the sedentary Chinese culture. They also saw themselves as conquerors rather than assimilators, preferring to maintain their own identity and way of life. Additionally, the Mongols' military success and social hierarchy were centered around their own customs and practices.

Mandarins are approximately 85-90% water by weight, making them a hydrating and refreshing fruit.

I believe it is Aiden Lee pronounced (Aiden Chee)

In Chinese mythology, the pearl symbolizes wisdom, power, and immortality. The pearl held by the Chinese dragon is believed to represent these qualities and is said to enhance the dragon's supernatural abilities. It is also associated with good fortune and prosperity.

泰勒·斯威夫特 or 泰勒絲

"Da Ge" written as " 大哥 " means "older brother."

"Da (大)" literally means bigger

"Ge (哥)" is a shortened form of 哥哥 which also means older brother.

You can also call an older guy who you respect who is around your age a "da ge."

Chinese have made significant contributions to various fields including technology, silk production, papermaking, gunpowder, compass, and porcelain. They have also made advancements in areas such as medicine, architecture, art, and philosophy. Additionally, China is known for its inventions like tea, noodles, and the abacus.

"裤子" (kùzi) is the word for pants in Chinese.

驻家教, meaning "accredited tutoring" is pronounced "jew gee-ah gee-ow"

Yes, the Chinese writing system was designed to accommodate different dialects and spoken languages. The characters represent meanings rather than specific sounds, allowing them to be used across various dialects and languages within the Chinese-speaking world.

Western people typically refer to the Chinese language as "Mandarin" or simply "Chinese."

According to Google Translate, it means "students" in Chinese.

Chinese symbols are somewhat like Egyptian hieroglyphics, in that one symbol can represent an entire word. Individual symbols can be combined to make new words. The Mandarin word for electricity is dian (sounds like Dee Ann). The words for computer (dian nao 电脑), TV (dian shi 电视), and telephone (dian hua 电话) all contain the word for electricity. Also, often a character is combined with another character to make one new character. Some people estimate that there are over 20,000 unique Chinese symbols. To read a Chinese newspaper, you should know 3,000 characters.

There is a good website where you can translate English words into Chinese words, and vice versa. MDBG.net is the website. You can see how the characters are written and can see how the characters are combined to make new words.