English Sentence:

Laughter is the best medicine.

Chinese Translation (Traditional):

笑是最佳的良藥。

Chinese Translation (Simplified):

笑是最佳的良药。

Pinyin:

xiao4 shi4 zui4 jia1 de5 liang2 yao4.

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Words used:

 

xiào

1. to laugh, to smile 2. smile, laughter

Here: smile, laughter

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shì

1. yes 2. to be (is, are, am, was, were) 3. (formal) that 4. (old) this, this thing 5. (particle emphasizing the word following it) 6. (particle showing agreement) 7. true, correct

Here: to be (is, are, am, was, were)

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最佳   最佳

zuì jiā

the best, optimum

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de

1. of (possessive particle) 2. (adjectival ending) 3. (used at the end of a declarative sentence for emphasis) 4. (used to form a nominal expression)

Here: (adjectival ending)

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良藥   良药

liáng yào

good medicine, panacea

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