In Chinese, the English word "shim" translates to different terms depending on its application. When referring to the mechanical or construction spacer, it is typically translated as "垫片" (diànpiàn), meaning a gasket, pad, or shim used for leveling and spacing. When used in the context of computer programming and software development, a code shim is often described as "垫片程序" or a compatibility compatibility layer designed to resolve function mapping issues.