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🎓 Oxford Accepted Chinglish Phrases

Chinglish phrases officially added to Oxford Dictionary

Gung ho
工合
Eager, enthusiastic.
Yen
瘾
Strong desire.
Tycoon
大君
Wealthy businessperson.
Sampan
舢板
Small wooden boat.
Lychee
荔枝
Sweet tropical fruit.
Ginseng
人参
Root used in Chinese medicine.
Tai chi
太极
Chinese martial art for health.
Mahjong
麻将
Four-player tile game.
Kowtow
叩头
Kneel and bow. Also be overly submissive.
Silk
丝
Fine thread from silkworms.
China
瓷器
Fine porcelain.
Tea
茶
Drink from steeping tea leaves.
Typhoon
台风
Pacific tropical storm.
Shanghai
上海
Kidnap for ship labor.
Yuan
元
Chinese currency unit.
Hong Kong
香港
Special Administrative Region.
Macau
澳门
SAR known for gambling.
Mandarin
普通话
Standard Chinese language.
Tao
道
The Way. Chinese philosophy concept.
Yin yang
阴阳
Opposite complementary principles.
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