bàng
stick
The Chinese word '棒' is used in a similar way as the English word 'stick'. It can refer to a long, thin piece of wood or other material. It can also figuratively represent persistence or determination, as in English. For example, 'stick to it' might be translated as '坚持'.
Tā de biǎo yǎn tài bàng le.
His performance was excellent.
This sentence is used to commend on someone's performance.
Nǐ de chú yì zhēn bàng.
Your cooking is really great.
This sentence is used to compliment the cooking skills of the listener.
Zhè gè bàng qiú duì hěn bàng.
This baseball team is great.
This sentence is used to express admiration for the performance of a baseball team.
Bàng bàng tánɡ shì wǒ de zuì ài.
Lollipops are my favorite.
This sentence indicates the speaker's fondness for lollipops.
Nǐ huà dé zhēn bàng.
You are really good at drawing.
This sentence is used to appreciate someone's drawing skills.
Zhè kuǎn yóu xì zhēn bàng.
This game is awesome.
This sentence expresses one's like for a certain game.
Zhè shǒu gē chàng dé zhēn bàng.
You sing this song really well.
This sentence is used to compliment the singing skills of the listener.
Zhè gè diàn yǐng tài bàng le.
This movie is terrific.
This sentence is used to express how enjoyable a movie was.
Zhè gè xiǎng fǎ bàng jí le.
This idea is fantastic.
This sentence is used to express admiration for a particular idea.
Tā de pǔ tōng huà shuō dé hěn bàng.
He speaks Mandarin very well.
This sentence is used to compliment someone's Mandarin speaking skills.