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chyilande -

There was a similar thread to this one in translation section, but the question there only
referred to words like ipod and other technical inventions. I'm more interested in words for
feelings, concepts, etc. where a lack of equivalents stems from differences in cultures. Such as
cheesy, sarcasm, xenophobia..
If you have such examples in either languages (lack of equivalents for Chinese words too!), please
bring them on! And if there are people versed in other languages (Japanese, Korean..), and find
some similarities with Chinese in either lacking the right expression for an English word or not
finding the right way to translate some words into English, please give your input, your help will
be much appreciated!



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JasonTsia -

utility (in the sense of the quality of being of practical use or, in economics, a measure that is
to be maximized in any situation involving choice)
I can't find any concept equivalent to utility in Chinese culture.










muyongshi -

http://www. /showthread.php?t=128

Been talked about....

And is it really that big of a surprise that languages will have different concepts/words that are
difficult let alone impossible to translate??










gougou -

Closing. Feel free to add to the thread muyongshi provided.












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