Chinese words 5

The “Chinese” the evolution of “English” words

【由‘’汉语‘’演变为‘’英语‘’的词汇】
1)功夫-Kung fu   [gōng fu]
2)阴阳-Yin yang  [yīn yáng]
3)叩头-Kowtow   [kòu tóu]
4)豆腐-Tofu   [dòu fu]
5)荔枝-Litchi  [lì zhī]
6)炒面-Chow mein  [chǎo miàn]
7)麻将-Mahjong  [má jiàng]
8)风水-Feng shui  [fēng shuǐ]
9) 太极-Tai chi  [tài jí]
10) 麒麟-Kylin   [qí lín]
11)衙门-Yamen   [yá men]
12)龙眼-Longan  [lóng yǎn]
13)舢板-Sampan  [shàn bǎn]
14)算盘-Suan pan  [suàn pán]

 

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