How to Say in Chinese

Our life is full of uncertainties and surprises, therefore it’s always good to learn how to express your own feelings in words when you feel surprised about something. Today we will teach you for simple words that may come in handy when you feel “shocked”.   1. 天啊(tiān a): Oh god! “天(tiān)” means “sky” or […]

As China moves toward modernization in the recent years, it has become more tolerant towards foreign cultures. Many aspects of the western cultures have been adopted and adapted into local versions. Some of these can be seen/heard in the colloquial Chinese language, such as “脱口秀(tuōkǒuxiù)” sounds like and means “talk show” and “黑客(hēikè)” means “hacker”. [...]

1. 泡吧 pào bā to kill time in a bar Let’s break it down: 泡(pào): to soak 吧(bā): bar “泡吧(pào bā)” literally means “to soak yourself in a bar”. This word is often used to describe a person who likes to kill time in a bar. Examples: Young people like to kill time in bars. […]

I’m so excited. Roosters (公鸡 gong jī) are considered to be vigorous in Chinese culture. Therefore, this word is now used by many young people to describe someone is extremely excited. So, how to say “excited” in Chinese? Say “excited” in Chinese: 打鸡血 (dǎ jī xuě) = pumped (excited) 打 (dǎ) in this case means “to […]

Do you know how to say “cute” in Chinese? Cute Stuff in Chinese Chinese girls love cute stuff. In their opinion, anything, or anybody that looks adorable can be described as “cute”. It could be a baby or a small animal. Sometimes even a toy can also deserve such a compliment. This time we are […]

Do you know how to say “Thank you, boss” in Chinese? Show Your Appreciation According to Chinese culture, people should show their sincere appreciation when they receive something nice from whoever they know. Nowadays the word 老板 (lǎo bǎn: boss) is often used to describe people who offer material support in order to satisfy their […]

Do you know how to say “an eyesore” in Chinese? Don’t want to see it? Turn around. Many foreigners think Chinese people are very shy. However, some Chinese people tend to be pretty straightforward and would immediately show a dislike for something if they don’t like it. In fact, there is a phrase that Chinese […]

“3” in Chinese Culture The number “3” plays an important role in Chinese culture. For example, it’s considered a critical period when a person turns 33 years old according to some superstitions. Similarly, Chinese people think important things need to be said thrice, which is the phrase that we are going to learn this time. […]

Feeling Upset Many Chinese people are introverts and can easily get upset or panic when something unexpected happened. Interestingly, the word “方 (fāng): square” is now used as a youth slang word meaning “to panic”. So, how to say "to panic" in Chinese? How to say "to panic" in Chinese: 方了 (fang le) = to [...]

A Sense of Security Chinese people consider a sense of security extremely important in their life. Many people believe that the closer to the ground, the more secure they feel. Interestingly, a sense of security is often associated with modesty, and that’s why the word “地 (dí): ground” is used to describe someone who is […]

You “look” lost. People can easily tell how you feel about something judging by your facial expression. Therefore, “脸 (liǎn): face” can serve as an indicator of your mood. So how to say “Feel Completely Lost” In Chinese? Say “Feel Completely Lost” In Chinese: 一脸懵逼 (yī liǎn mēng bī)  脸 (liǎn): face 懵 (mēng): to feel lost […]

I feel so embarrassed. You must have been in some awkward situations where you felt extremely embarrassed because of some kind of misunderstanding. The word for embarrassing in Chinese is “尴尬 (gān gà)”. So, how to say “It’s so embarrassing!” in Chinese? Say “It’s so embarrassing!” in Chinese: 好尴尬呀 (hǎo gān gà ya) = It’s […]

How to Say "Bystanders" in Chinese? In China, if two people are having a quarrel on the street, it would attract a lot of people’s attention. Chinese people are just curious about everything that is happening around them, and they think it is fun to have something to eat whilst watching people arguing. In Chinese, [...]

Do you know how to say “Upstart” in Chinese? Rustic or Luxurious? Chinese people hold different attitudes towards upstarts. Some think these private entrepreneurs are undereducated and have no idea what “manners” means. Others don’t see anything wrong in their behavior as long as they are rich. It’s indeed a bit paradoxical that these “former […]

Get drunk = speechless? When Chinese people get drunk, they either start talking nonsense or sit in the corner and keep silent. What’s interesting is that the Chinese word for “get drunk” is now used as a slang to indicate that someone is speechless, which is more or less related to “keep silent”. How to […]

Passion for Shopping The fact that Chinese people spend fortunes on purchasing different kinds of products on Taobao (the most famous website for online shopping in China) is a reflection of their passion for shopping. On average, Chinese people spend at least three hours browsing Taobao pages every day, and it’s often the only thing […]

Do you know how to say “Internet Celebrity” in Chinese? Does “Red” = Popular in Chinese? Red is an auspicious color in traditional Chinese culture. For instance, people are advised to wear red clothes in the year of their own zodiac signs in order not to get into any trouble. Meanwhile, the word “红(hóng): red” […]

It’s “so” nice. Chinese people like to emphasize their feelings by using words like “really”, “so”, “extremely”. In fact, some people in China do have a tendency to exaggerate their feelings about different things, and the following phrase is what young people often use. How to say in Chinese: 不要不要的 (bú yào bú yào de) […]

How to say “You know” in Chinese? We are often in such situations where something is perfectly understandable with no need to explain whatsoever. Well, if you can’t be bothered to explain something that is obvious, here is a phrase for you to learn. So, how can we say “You know it” in Chinese? 你懂的 […]

It is actually a loanword. In modern Chinese language, there are a few words that originated from English. For instance, the word for “go to hell: 狗带 (gǒu dài)” was “phonetically” translated from English, and it sounds like “go die”. So, how to say “go die” in Chinese? How to Say “Go Die” in Chinese? […]