"ceylon" in Chinese (Simplified)
锡兰
Definition
锡兰是现在称为斯里兰卡的国家的旧称,这是印度南部的一个岛国。这个词有时也指来自该地区的产品,如“锡兰红茶”。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多在历史、地名或商品(如“锡兰红茶”)场合使用。现代官方名称为斯里兰卡。“锡兰”常见于商业品牌或历史文本。
Examples
Ceylon was once ruled by the British Empire.
**锡兰**曾经是大英帝国的殖民地。
Ceylon is now called Sri Lanka.
**锡兰**现在叫斯里兰卡。
Many people enjoy drinking Ceylon tea.
许多人喜欢喝**锡兰**红茶。
My grandfather visited Ceylon before it became Sri Lanka.
我爷爷在**锡兰**还未改名斯里兰卡前曾到访过。
There's a big difference between Ceylon cinnamon and regular cinnamon.
**锡兰**肉桂和普通肉桂有很大区别。
The brand still uses 'Product of Ceylon' on the label for tradition.
该品牌为了传统仍在标签上写“**锡兰**制造”。