DarkBlood
May 15th, 2007, 18:26
I just heard about this now, and I kind of feel sad for the poor chinese. Here's a few quotes of improper grammar.
To take notice of safe: The slippery are very crafty. (注意安全 坡道路滑) (Beijing) = Be careful, slippery slopes.
Declimbing path. (Jingzhang Expressway) = Descent.
Smoking is prohibited if you will be fined 50 yuan. = Smoking is prohibited. Violators are subject to a fine of 50 yuan.
When you leave car, please turn off door and window, take your valuable object = When leaving the car, be sure to lock the doors and windows, and take all valuables with you.
Don't forget to take your thing. = Don't forget to take your personal belongings.
Danger! Inhibition astraddle transgress. = Danger! No entry.
Question Authority = If you have questions, please ask the official in charge.
Protect CircumStance begin with me.(保护环境从我开始) = Protecting the environment starts with me; an environmental protection slogan found on litter bins.
Man, but they are funny. Anyway, if you have any of these, post 'em here. Or if you want to just use improper english (Even though the sentence may seem right) do so here as well.
Maybe we should move this to the "Threads to remember" forum.
To take notice of safe: The slippery are very crafty. (注意安全 坡道路滑) (Beijing) = Be careful, slippery slopes.
Declimbing path. (Jingzhang Expressway) = Descent.
Smoking is prohibited if you will be fined 50 yuan. = Smoking is prohibited. Violators are subject to a fine of 50 yuan.
When you leave car, please turn off door and window, take your valuable object = When leaving the car, be sure to lock the doors and windows, and take all valuables with you.
Don't forget to take your thing. = Don't forget to take your personal belongings.
Danger! Inhibition astraddle transgress. = Danger! No entry.
Question Authority = If you have questions, please ask the official in charge.
Protect CircumStance begin with me.(保护环境从我开始) = Protecting the environment starts with me; an environmental protection slogan found on litter bins.
Man, but they are funny. Anyway, if you have any of these, post 'em here. Or if you want to just use improper english (Even though the sentence may seem right) do so here as well.
Maybe we should move this to the "Threads to remember" forum.