Cross-Strait Lexical Differences

‘Salmon’ is called “guī yú” in Taiwan, as opposed to “sān wén yú” in mainland China.

‘CD’ is called “guāng dié” in Taiwan, as opposed to “guāng pán” in mainland China.

‘Bus’ is called “gōng chē” in Taiwan, as opposed to “gōng jiāo” in mainland China.

‘Mouse’ is called “huá shǔ” in Taiwan, as opposed to “shǔ biāo” in mainland China.

‘Receipt’ is called “fā piào” in Taiwan, as opposed to “xiǎo piào” in mainland China.

‘Pineapple’ is called “fèng lí” in Taiwan, as opposed to “bō luó” in mainland China.

‘Instant noodles’ is called “pào miàn” in Taiwan, as opposed to “fāng biàn miàn” in mainland China.

‘Netizen’ is called “wǎng yǒu” in Taiwan, as opposed to “wǎng mín” in mainland China.

‘Yogurt’ is called “yōu luò rǔ” in Taiwan, as opposed to “suān nǎi” in mainland China.

‘Facial cleanser’ is called “xǐ miàn rǔ” in Taiwan, as opposed to “xǐ miàn nǎi” in mainland China.