Chinglish

Chinglish is a commonly used term for Chinese Engrish from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Examples are for the most part mistranslated signs and products. Although not as creative as Engrish from Japan, Chinglish can be quite entertaining!

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What’s your angle?

posted on 25 Jun 2015 in Chinglish, Toys

butterfly-angle

Well, that’s a new angle.

Photo courtesy of John Scarpias.

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Our civilization is nothing to hiss at.

posted on 18 Jun 2015 in Chinglish, Signs

snake-viewing-civilization

Photo courtesy of Bernie Kornowicz.
Found in 
Zhejiang Province, China.

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Because tears is a verb.

posted on 15 Jun 2015 in Chinglish

trickle

Stop. Everything can’t be a noun.

Photo courtesy of Jason Tadano.
Seen on TV in Taiwan.

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It’s payback!

posted on 14 Jun 2015 in Chinglish, Menus

salmon-punctures-the-body
I’m hooked!

Photo courtesy of J. Mark Hood.
Found in Beijing restaurant.

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Not fast food…

posted on 12 Jun 2015 in Chinglish, Signs

come-and-wait-restaurant

Photo courtesy of Gao Laoshi.
Found in China. 

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Seriousiy?!

posted on 10 Jun 2015 in Chinglish, Clothing

growing-seriousiy-harms-you

Photo courtesy of W.T.
Spotted in China. 

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River water drown be careful.

posted on 4 Jun 2015 in Chinglish, Signs

dumb-barge-sway

Your barge has been mean to my smart car.

Photo courtesy of Carol Gardin.
Found on a ferry from Hong Kong to Macau.

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Our salads have a peel.

posted on 1 Jun 2015 in Chinglish, Signs

all-rinds-of-salads
We can eat outsicle on the veranda.

Photo courtesy of AJ.
Found in China.

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Basting is the key

posted on 25 May 2015 in Chinglish, Menus

roasted-crispy-children

It takes a village to cook a child.

Photo courtesy of Emily Wilcox.
Menu found in Hong Kong. 

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I recommend going left

posted on 23 May 2015 in Chinglish, Signs

Photo courtesy of Brian.
Found in Hong Kong hotel. 

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