Language reflects culture. Some Chinese words have meanings that can’t be fully captured by a single English word.

🇨🇳  5 Chinese Words That Are Hard to Translate into English

Meaning: To be willing to part with, spend, or give up something.

Example: 我舍不得离开家。
I don’t want to leave home.

Meaning: To feel distressed, sympathetic, or emotionally pained for someone.

Example: 看到他那么累，我很心疼。
It hurts me to see him so tired.

Meaning: Feeling unfairly treated, misunderstood, or wronged.

Example: 她觉得很委屈，但不知道怎么解释。
She felt wronged but didn’t know how to explain herself.

Meaning: Well-behaved, obedient, considerate, or lovable, depending on the context.

Example: 这个孩子很乖。
This child is very well-behaved.

Meaning: A person who provides support, protection, or influence.

Example: 父母永远是孩子的靠山。
Parents are always there to support their children.