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Dictionary

Browse standard Chinglish tokens, Chinese mappings, pinyin and usage notes.

100 words

that

那个

nà ge

A demonstrative referring to something away from the speaker.

this

这个

zhè ge

A demonstrative referring to something near the speaker.

no

A canonical token for negation or a contextual yes-no question particle.

busy

máng

Occupied with tasks or activity.

happy

开心

kāi xīn

Feeling pleasure or emotional well-being.

phone

手机

shǒu jī

A handheld device used for communication and digital tasks.

school

学校

xué xiào

A place organized for teaching and learning.