Mandarin words with no English equivalent
These Mandarin words can be played any time. Each comes with a story and a translation that does not quite fit.
- hongbao blind word
a red envelope of money, given at New Year and weddings - sajiao blind word
acting sweet, coy or petulant to get attention or your way - shanzhai practice word
a cheeky copy of a famous product — a knock-off - yuanfen practice word
the binding force that brings people together — fate, kismet