Chinese Loanwords from English #1
All of the following Mandarin Chinese words are based on words or phrases from English. Based on the pinyin spelling and a hint, can you guess the English word that “inspired” it?
Many of these words have non-loanword synonyms, and thus the prevalence of usage may vary between Mandarin-speaking regions.
When a loanword differs between Mainland and Taiwanese usages, just the Mainland usage will be supplied (unless it is unavailable).
All words are from the Pleco Chinese Dictionary.
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Last updated: February 20, 2019
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Stewart
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Level 68
Feb 20, 2019
Fun, yet challenging!
JackintheBox
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Level 71
Feb 18, 2020
Got all correct! Living in China and being able to speak Mandarin helps, I guess.
JackintheBox
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Level 71
Feb 18, 2020
Can you also accept 'humour' for the last word? Because 幽默 can also be a noun, and the noun is spelt that way in many parts of the world.
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