Chinglish

Chinglish abounds

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January 5th 2009
The Chinese language is rich and full with descriptive terms and phrases. When they translate into English they try to move this same type of language across and the use of superlatives and platitudes abound. Here are some excellent examples of cross cultural confusion, mistranslation and general confusion ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more