Tao
Tao refers to the fundamental natural law, the eternal principle and the universal order in ancient Chinese philosophy, ...
Mandarin
普通话
Mandarin is the official standard spoken language of China, based on the Beijing dialect, widely used in official commun...
Macau
澳门
Macau is a special administrative region of China, famous for its unique East-West integrated culture, tourism and leisu...
Shanghai
上海
Shanghai is an international metropolis in eastern China, an important economic, financial, trade and shipping center, k...
Typhoon
台风
Typhoon refers to a strong tropical cyclone that forms in the western North Pacific Ocean, characterized by strong winds...
Tea
Tea is a traditional beverage originating from China, made from processed tea leaves, widely loved worldwide for its uni...
China no 1
中国
The official name is the People's Republic of China, an ancient civilization with a history of five thousand years, loca...
Silk
丝绸
Silk is a luxurious natural fiber fabric invented in ancient China, famous for its soft texture, bright luster and elega...
Kowtow
磕头
Kowtow is a traditional Chinese etiquette of kneeling and bowing deeply to show supreme respect to elders, ancestors, em...
Tai chi
太极
Tai chi, short for Tai Chi Chuan, is a traditional Chinese martial art and fitness exercise focusing on slow movements, ...
Sampan
舢板
Sampan refers to a small flat‑bottomed wooden boat widely used in rivers, lakes and coastal waters in southern China for...
Tycoon
大亨
Tycoon refers to a powerful and wealthy business magnate with great influence in a certain industry, derived from the Ja...
Yen
渴望
Yen means a strong intense desire or craving for something, especially derived from the Cantonese word for "yearning", w...
Gung ho
同心协力
Gung ho means enthusiastic, eager and fully cooperative, derived from the Chinese phrase "gong he" meaning working toget...
Chop chop
快点
Chop chop is an informal English phrase meaning hurry up or do something quickly, derived from Cantonese expressions use...
Wok
炒锅
Wok is a large round‑bottomed cooking pan originating from China, designed for high‑heat stir‑frying, boiling and steami...
Tofu
豆腐
Tofu is a nutritious plant‑based food made from coagulated soybean milk, invented in ancient China, widely used in Asian...
Red envelope
红包
Red envelope refers to a red paper bag containing money, a traditional Chinese gift given during festivals, weddings and...
Made in China
中国制造
Made in China is a global product marking indicating goods manufactured in China, representing China’s strong manufactur...
Belt and road
一带一路
Belt and Road refers to the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st‑Century Maritime Silk Road, a global initiative propose...
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