Here's a breakdown:
* 英 (Yīng) means "English" or "Britain"
* 语 (Yǔ) means "language"
Therefore, 英语 literally translates to "English language".
There are other ways to spell "English" in Chinese, but 英语 is the most widely recognized and used.
Here's a breakdown:
* 英 (Yīng) means "English" or "Britain"
* 语 (Yǔ) means "language"
Therefore, 英语 literally translates to "English language".
There are other ways to spell "English" in Chinese, but 英语 is the most widely recognized and used.