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Chinese Language and Culture
Chinese language and culture is unique to the mainland Asia. The language is a part of the Sino-Tibetan family of language that has 12 different regional variations, while the culture is represented by the 58 ethnic groups spread across China.
3,379 Questions
What is the English spelling word for little brother in Chinese?
Di-di. (Dee-dee).
Ge-ge. (Guh-guh). Older brother.
Jye-jye. (Jeeyeh-jeeyeh). Older sister.
Mei-mei. (May-may). Younger sister.
Fu-mu. (Foo-moo). Parents.
What is the proper name of Chinese temples?
Chinese temples are commonly referred to as "buddhist temples" or "daoist temples," depending on the religious affiliation. They may also be called "joss houses" in some regions.
How do say address in Chinese language?
地址 [dì zhǐ] ---> location
称呼 [chēng hū] ---> name or title
演说 [yǎn shuō] ---> make a speech
What does Nyla mean in Chinese?
"Nyla" does not have a direct translation or meaning in Chinese as it is not a Chinese name or word.
Which world language has the largest alphabet?
Chinese has approximately 40000~80000 characters, but in everyday life used only few thousand are used.
What does feichang mean in Chinese?
"Feichang" is a romanization of the Chinese word 非常. It uses Hanyu Pinyin Romanization, except that it should properly be written fēicháng. 非常 means "very" or "extremely" in Chinese.
What does dage mean in Chinese?
In Chinese, "dage" 大哥 typically translates to "big brother" or "older brother" and is used to address an older male friend or as a term of respect for an older male. It can also be used to refer to the leader or boss in a group of friends or colleagues.
What is the most widely spoken form of Chinese?
Mandarin is the most widely spoken form of Chinese, with over 1 billion speakers. It is the official language of China and Taiwan, as well as one of the official languages of Singapore.
Who smells like rotten fish herads in mandarin sausage?
The smell of rotten fish heads and mandarin sausage is likely a result of spoiled seafood and fermented meat. This combination of odors can be quite unpleasant and may indicate that the food has gone bad and should not be consumed.
How do you say stop here in mandarin?
In Mandarin, "stop here" is translated as "停在这里" (Tíng zài zhèlǐ).
What were weaknesses of the classical Chinese society?
Some weaknesses of classical Chinese society included a rigid social hierarchy with limited social mobility, the oppression of women, and reliance on Confucian values that discouraged questioning of authority and innovation. Additionally, the emphasis on filial piety and adherence to tradition sometimes hindered social progress and individual freedom.
What is the meaning of howe in Chinese spoken?
In Chinese, "howe" does not have a specific meaning as it does not correspond to a Chinese character or word. It could be a transliteration of a foreign word or name.
What does Ni Hao mean in Chinese and how do you answer?
Ni Hao(你好）is mean hello in Chinese, When you hear that, that you should said Ni Hao too.
What percentage of the people in china speak Chinese?
About 90% of China's population speaks Chinese.
How do you write ho mei shu cantonese?
In Cantonese, "ho mei shu" is written as 好味數. The first two characters "好味" mean "good taste" and the last character "數" means "number" or "count." It is used to describe the quality or taste of food, meaning it's delicious or tasty.
How do you say pot sticker in Chinese language?
In Traditional Chinese, "pot sticker" is 鍋貼. In simplified Chinese, this is 锅贴. This is pronounced "guo1tie1" in Hanyu Pinyin and "guotie" in Gwoyeu Romatzyh. The English "pot sticker" is a literal translation of this word, as 鍋 means pot and 貼 means to stick.
What are three facts about Chinese spoken language and Chinese written language?
Chinese written language is the oldest known recorded language
It was written on old bones and turtle shells
The current written language developed from pictographs
There is the traditional style and simplified style developed because so many Chinese were illiterate because the characters were too hard to write.
(Mandarin only)
The spoken language has four tones and a neutral tone
The word for "him, her and it" is all the same (ta) but written differently
If you say "Wo de ma ma shi ma ma?" because of the different tones you could be asking "Is your mother a horse?"
What is the word in Chinese for language?
There are three words in Mandarin
话 huà - meaning dialect, language, spoken words, word, speech, talk, etc.
文 wén - language, culture, writing
yǔ 语 - dialect language speech
You can say for example:
Zhong Wen - Chinese language
Han Yu - Mandarin language (language of the Han people)
Pu tong hua - Mandarin
Zhong guo hua - Chinese language/Chinese words
I love you in Chinese language?
In Chinese, "I love you" is written as "我爱你" and pronounced as "wǒ ài nǐ".
How do you spell Lorraine in chinese?
Lorraine in Chinese is spelled as 萝莲 (luó lián), which is a phonetic translation of the name.
What are the traditional Chinese values?
Traditional Chinese values include respect for elders, emphasis on family and filial piety, harmony and balance, humility, thriftiness, and a strong sense of community and collectivism. These values often stem from Confucian teachings and have been influential in shaping Chinese culture and society.
