School is beginning for many this week and I want to share some insights to
help the year start out with a bang. Here are some common Chinese Phrases
with their translations to broaden your understanding. You may already know
more than you think!
Chinese Phrases———–Translations
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Ai Bang Mai Ne————–I bumped into the coffee table
Chin Tu Fat———————You need a face lift
Dum Gai————————–A stupid person
Gun Pao Der——————-An ancient Chinese invention
Hu Flung Dung—————Which one of you fertilized the field?
Hu Yu Hai Ding————–We have reason to believe you are harboring a
fugitive.
Jan Ne Ka Sun—————A former late night talk show host
Kum Hia————————-Approach me
Lao Ze Sho——————–Gilligan’s Island
Lao Zi—————————-Not very good
Lin Ching————————An illegal execution
Moon Lan Ding—————A great achievement of the American space
program
Ne Ahn—————————A lighting fixture used in advertising
signs
Shai Gai————————-A bashful person
Tai Ne Po Ne—————–A small horse
Yu Mai Te Tan—————Your vacation in Hawaii agrees with you
Wa Shing Kah—————Cleaning an automobile
Wai So Dim——————-Are you trying to save electricity?
Wai U Shao Ting———–There is no reason to raise your voice
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Dr Bob Griffin, www.grif.net
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