Usage Note
Tsina is the standard Tagalog proper name for the country China, reflecting the historically close trade and cultural ties between the Philippines and China. The word is used freely in both formal and informal speech.
Examples
" Pupunta siya sa Tsina. "
Natural Translation
He/She will go to China.
Literal Translation
Will-go he/she to China.
" Galing siya sa bansang Tsina. "
Natural Translation
He/She came from the country China.
Literal Translation
Came he/she from country China.
" Maraming produktong ibinebenta sa ating mga palengke ang nagmula pa sa malayong bansang Tsina. "
Natural Translation
Many of the products sold in our markets come all the way from the faraway country of China.
Literal Translation
Many product-link sold in our markets the originated still from far country China.
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