English Sentence:

A British soldier was killed while clearing mines.

Chinese Translation (Traditional):

一名英國士兵在掃雷時喪生。

Chinese Translation (Simplified):

一名英国士兵在扫雷时丧生。

Pinyin:

yi4 ming2 ying1 guo2 shi4 bing1 zai4 sao3 lei2 shi2 sang4 sheng1.

Listen to Chinese Sentence:

Play Sound

Words used:

 



1. one, 1 (4th tone, used in Taiwan) 2. as soon as 3. each, every 4. single, alone 5. whole, entire, all, throughout 6. (indicating the intention to try)

Here: one, 1 (4th tone, used in Taiwan)

[Show Details]
 

míng

1. name 2. famous 3. (a measure word for people) 4. noun (part of speech) 5. place (among winners)

Here: (a measure word for people)

[Show Details]
英國   英国

yīng guó

United Kingdom, Great Britain

[Show Details]
士兵   士兵

shì bīng

soldier

[Show Details]
 

zài

1. in, at, on 2. located at 3. at the moment (ongoing action) 4. to be, to exist 5. (an indicator of location or time)

Here: at the moment (ongoing action)

[Show Details]
 

sǎo

1. to sweep 2. to wipe out, to exterminate

Here: to clear

[Show Details]
 

léi

1. thunder 2. plot (of a drama or movie) 3. landmine, mine

Here: landmine, mine

[Show Details]
 

shí

1. time, moment 2. hour 3. season 4. when

Here: time, moment

[Show Details]
喪生   丧生

sàng shēng

to die, to lose one's life

[Show Details]



Learn Chinese and other languages online with our audio flashcard system and various exercises, such as multiple choice tests, writing exercises, games and listening exercises.

Click here to Sign Up Free!

Or sign up via Facebook/Google with one click:

    Log in with Google

Watch a short Intro by a real user!