[Notes for new students studying abroad] common words for new students in American life

Vegetables:

Vegetables:

Leek [lik] Leek

Caraway [? K branch R ?? We]/coriander [? K? Ri? Æ Nd?] Coriander

Spinach [? SP? N? T?] Spinach

Cabbage [? K branch B? D?] Cabbage

Chinese cabbage

Celery [? S? L? Ri] celery

Cauliflower [? K? L ?? FLA ???] Cauliflower

Broccoli [? BR limit k? Li] broccoli

Lettuce [? L? T? S] lettuce

Rape [rep]/Cole [Ko? L] Rape

Carrot [? K branch R? T] carrot

Potato [p ?? Teto] Potato

Tomato [t ?? Meto] tomato

Eggplant [?? Why? PL + nt] eggplant

Cucumber [? Kju? K? MB?] Cucumber

Pumpkin [? P? Mpk? N] Pumpkin

Bitter Gourd [? B? T? Why? Rd] Bitter Gourd

White gourd [Hwa? T branch? Rd] winter melon

Squash [skw tips?] Caua

String bean [STR ?? Bin] green beans

Pea [Pi:] peas

Soybean [? S ??? Bin] Soy/soy

Mung Bean [M ?? Bin] Mung Bean

Bean Sprout [Bin spra? T] bean sprout

Lotus Root [lot? S rut] lotus root

Lotus seed [? Lot? S Sid] Lotus Seeds

Green pepper [Fig? P? P?] Green peppers

Hot Pepper [H hour t? P? P?] Chilies

Onion [?? NJ? N] onion

Ginger [? D ?? Nd?] Ginger

Garlic [? Merge into rl? K] garlic

Scallion [? SK merge LJ? N] green onion

Taro ['t role: Ro?] Taro

Asparagus [?? SP branch R? Why? S] asparagus

Bamboo sprout [B sans M? Bu spra? T] bamboo

Mushroom [? M ??? Rum] mushrooms

Champignon [? Limit m'p? NJ? N] mushrooms

Needle Mushroom [? Nidl? M ??? Rum] Flammulina velutipes

Corn [k? Rn] Corn

Aloe ['mongolo?] Aloe Vera

 

Fruit:

Pineapple [? Pa? N? Æ P? L] pineapple

Watermelon [? W? T ?? M? L? N] Watermelon

Papaya [p ?? P? J?] Papaya

Chestnut [? T ?? S? N? T] chestnuts

Coconut [? KOK ?? N? T] Coconut

Orange [?? R? Nd?] Orange

Sugar-cane ['?? Why? Rk 'e? N] sugarcane

Pomelo ['P sequence: m? Lo?] Grapefruit

Juice peach [D? US pit?] Peach

Pear [p? R] pears

Peach [pit?] Peach

Cherry [? T ?? Ri] cherries

Persimmon [p ?? S? M? N] Persimmon

Apple [? Æ P? L] Apple

Mango [? M role? Momo] mango

Fig [F? ] Figs

Almond [? Between M? Nd] almonds

Plum [pl? M] Plum

Honey-dew melon [? H? Ni du? M? L? N] Cantaloupe

Olive [? Else l? V] Olive

Durian [? D? Ri? N] durian

Strawberry [? STR ?? B? Ri] strawberry

Grape [grape rep] grape

Lichee [? La? 'T? I:]/lychee [? Why? I] litchi

Longan ['l ?? G? N] Longan

Ponegranate [? P? M? R limit n? T] Pomegranate

 

Seasoning:

Chili [? T ?? Li] chilies

Anise [? Limit n? S] (star anise) Fennel, star anise

Bay leaf [be LIF] fragrant leaves and laurel leaves

Cinnamon [? S? N? M? N] cinnamon

Clove [klov] clove

Coriander [? K? Ri? Æ Nd?] Coriander

Cumin [? K? M? N] cumin

Fennel [? F? N? L] fennel

Laurel [? L? R? L] Laurel

Mint [M? NT] mint

Mustard [? M? St? D] mustard

Rosemary [? Roz? M? Ri] Rosemary

Vanilla [V ?? N? L?] Vanilla

 

 

Public ID:

Laundry [? L? Ndrc I]/Laundromat ['l? : NDR? M branch T] laundry

Bakery [? Bek? Ri] bakery

Occupied [? 10000kj ?? Pa? D] (restroom) Someone

Vacant [? Vek? NT] (restroom) unattended

Business Hours business hours

Office Hours

Lost and Found

Toll free

Ticket Office (booking office) Ticket Office

 

Cosmetics:

Mask [m sk] Mask

Mascara [M role? SK branch r?] Mascara

Scrub [SKr? B] grinding Paste

Acne [? Javaskni]/blemish [? Bl? M ???] /Breakouts [B 're? Ka? TS] acne

Primer [? PR? M?] Makeup lotion

Blush [Bl?] Cheek blushing

Concealer [k? N' sil?] Concealer

Essence [?? S? Ns] Essence

Foundation [fa? N? De ?? N] Foundation

Toner [? Ton?] Lotion

Lotion [? Lo ?? N] Emulsion

Cream [Krim] cream

Eye liner [? ? La? N?] Eyeliner

Eye shadow [? ?? Æ do] eye shadows

Eyebrow penpencil [? A ?? Bra? ? P? NS? L] eyebrow pencil

Nail polish [Nel? P? l?] Nail polish

Lipstick [? L? P? St? K] lipsticks

Lip gloss [L? P? l? S] lip gloss

Lip Balm [L? P B sans m] lip balm

Fragrance [? Fre replica R? Ns] perfume

Gift with purchase gift

Sample Samples

 

Electrical appliances:

Iron [? A ?? N] Iron

Oven [?? V? N] oven

Refrigerator [R ?? Fr? D ??? RET?] Refrigerator

Rice Cooker [Ra? S? K? K?] Rice Cooker

Vacuum cleaner [? V knife kju? M? Klin?] Vacuum cleaners

Air conditioning [er K? N? D ??? N ???] Air Conditioner

Hair dryer [h? R? Dra?] Hair Dryer

Blender [? Bl? Nd?] Mixer

Aggreger [? W weight?] Washing Machine

Dryer [? Dra?] Dryer

Toaster [? TOST?] Toaster

Exhaust [? Why? Z? St] Fans/ventilation [? V? NTL? E ?? N] Fans ventilator/range hoods

Stove [stov] Stove

Calculator [? K listen lkj ?? Let?] Calculator

Controller [k? N? Trol?] Remote Control

 

Shopping:

Invoice [?? N? V ?? S] invoice

Refund ['ri: F? Nd] refund

Receipt [R ?? Sit] receipt

Counter [? Ka? Nt?] Counter

Small change

Promotion [pr ?? Mo ?? N] Code Promotion Code

Bogo buy one get one free

Bogo 50% off second half price

Mix and match)

Free Shipping

Return Policy

Wocould you like to pay by cash or card? Do you use cash or credit card?

Can I use VISA? Can I use a VISA card?

Credit or debit? Are you using a credit card or debit card?

 

Mail:

Parcel [? P? RS? L] package: I want to mail this parcel to Los Angeles.

C. O. D. = cash on delivery (which is often abbreviated in shopping)

Sender ['send? R] sender (= addressor [? 'Dres?])

Recipient [R ?? S? Pi? NT] recipient (= addressee [? Dr ?? Si])

Postcard [? Po? STK token? Rd] postcards

Surface mail non-airline Ping mail

Worldwide postcard international postcard

Postal [? Post? L] packet [? P limit k? T] Small package

Bulky [? B? Lki] packet bulk packages

P.o. Box postbox = post office box (in many cases, FedEx and UPS are not allowed if p.o. Box is required)

Zip code zip code

Ordinary [?? : Rdneri] letter

Registered [? R? D ?? St? D] letter registered email

Weigh a parcel [? P? RS? L] package name

Pay postage [? Post? D?] Postage

I 'd like to insure this package for 50 dollars. I want to cover this package for $50.

How long will it take to get there? Can I send it there in a few days?

 

Bank:

Currency [? K? R? NSI] currency

Balance [? B? Ns] balance

Overdraft [? OV ?? Dr systft]/overdraw [? O? V? R'dr? :] Overdraft: What if I overdraw? What should I do if I have overdraft?

Credit Card [? KR? D? T K branch RD] Credit Card

Debit Card [? D? B? T K debit RD] debit card

Due date [Du det] credit card repayment date

Checking account [? T ?? K ?? ?? Ka? NT] Check and savings account

CHECK: cash a check cash check

Money order/cashier's check order/promissory note (a deposit is often used for renting a house. You need to deposit the amount before obtaining it)

Savings account [? Sev ?? Z ?? Ka? NT] regular account

Service Charge ['s? V? S t? Initrd?] Service Fee

Interest Rate [?? NTR? St RET] Interest Rate

Deposit [D ?? P? Z? T] Your money (in the account/with the bank) save money

Pay my bills

Withdraw withdrawal: withdraw 100 dollars from my savings account withdrawal 100 from the fixed storage

 

 

Order:

Buffet [B ?? Fe] Buffet

Napkin [? N branch PK? N] napkin

Fries [FRA? Z] fries

Appetizer [? Æ P ?? Ta? Z?] Appealer

Straw [Str?] Straw

Plain rice [Plen Ra? S] White Rice

Fried rice [fraid Ra? S] Fried Rice

Chou mein fried noodles

Boba milk tea pearl milk tea

Cheeseburger ['t? I: ZB? : R branch? R] hamburger

Regular/large drink standard/large cup drinks

All-you-can-eat buffet

Sunny side up fried eggs

Over-hard

Scrambled [? Skr memory MB? L] scrambled eggs

Ranch [R unknown nt?] Pastoral salad dressing

Thousand Island qiandao sauce

Blue cheese blue cheese sauce

Italian dressing Italian salad dressing

Honey mustard (subway is a delicious sauce)

Whole wheat bread whole wheat bread

White bread

Toast toast

Instant Noodles [?? NST? Nt? Nudl] instant noodles

Chicken nuggets [? N? Why? TS] chicken nuggets

Mashed potatoes Mashed Potatoes

Chicken drumsticks ['Dr? MST? Ks]/chicken thighs [θ aiz] chicken leg

Lettuce [? L? T? S] lettuce

Pickles [? P? K? L] pickles

Jalapnos [? H ?? PE? Njo?] Mexican green peppers)

Celery [? S? L? Ri] celery

Common Order:

Let's grab something to eat! Let's find something to fill in your stomach!

May I see your menu, please? Can I see the menu?

What wocould you recommend? Are there any recommendations?

I prefer something light. I want to eat something light.

What's today's special? What is a special meal today?

Please take my order. I want some food.

I 'd like this combo. I 'd like this package.

I'll have the same as that one. Just give me the same copy.

For here or to go? Here is the food or external belt?

Is that all? Is that all?

That's all./That wocould be all. That's enough. That's all.

Cream or sugar? Need milk or sugar? Both. The Black will do black coffee.

Wocould you like a refill? Would you like another cup?

Have you finished or still working on it? Are you running out? Or do you want to continue using it?

Cocould we have checks? Separate. Pay the bill separately.

Let's split the bill. We pay each order.

It's on me. Please treat me.

I'll take care of it. I will pay the bill.

How wocould you like your steak cooked? How many times should the meat be cooked? Well done is completely cooked; medium is five minutes cooked; rare is three minutes cooked.

What sauce for your salad? What is salad dressing?

Mustard, honey mustard, sweet onion, vinegar [? V? N? Operator?] (Red Vinegar), mayonnaise [? Me ?? Nez], ranch, Thousand Island, blue cheese, Greek [hazelnut Rik] (Greek olive oil), Caesar ['si: Z? ] (Caesar salad dressing), Franch dressing (French salad dressing with vinegar)