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What is the word for 'jinx' in Mandarin? Is it '破坏' ?
May 22, 2010 11:01 PM
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Here are some information regarding the word "jinx":
http://www.wordreference.com/enzh/jinx
http://www.wordreference.com/definition/jinx
As you can see, the word has a significance of "evil spell"(不祥之事) rather than "destruction/damage"(破坏) . Hence, my personal suggestions would be,
jinx (n) = 不祥之事(或:人/物)、扫把星
jinx (vt) = 使(之) 倒霉/遭殃、行衰运[colloq.]
Take care and good weekend. / 祝 週末愉快。
May 23, 2010
你可以理解为“霉运”
May 23, 2010
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