She sometimes uses Chinese words because it feels more convenient, but sometimes it's just force of habit. I, nevertheless, still believe that by preserving some of the more creative translations, Chinglish can continue to serve as a humorous introduction to some elements of Chinese thinking or the Chinese mind in general," Radtke said. "I also think that China could be more confident in introducing some of its Chinglish to the English language. Since around the world there are way more English learners than native speakers, the academic debate on who actually sets the global standard on 'correct' English is still going on."

Review: Chinglish by Sue Cheung - Words on Words

Nonetheless, Chinglish is still thriving, especially in second-, third- and fourth-tier cities. The language brochure for G20 summit is a good example of how Chinglish is still very much alive, according to Radtke. B. Tour (n. v.) a trip or visit that usually has multiple stops and a tour guide to direct the guests and explain things Spanglish (Spanish), Swenglish (Swedish), Hunglish (Hungarian), Hebrish (Hebrew), Engrish (Japanese), Hinglish ( Hindi), Konglish (Korean), Taglish ( Tagalog), Bislish ( Visayan), Singlish (in Singapore), Ponglish (Polish) and Tinglish ( Thai). Eat food/ Drink wine: These are direct translations from Chinese. Normally in English, however, “eating” implies food and “drinking” implies alcohol. In other words, the only thing you can eat IS food.I wish we had gotten more closure on some issues in regards to her family but I suppose that wasn't really the point of the story. Altitude vs. Elevation Both include height, especially above sea level, and can be translated the same in Chinese. However, they are used differently in English. Oliver Lutz Radtke, a former German radio reporter who may well be the world’s foremost authority on Chinglish, said he believed that China should embrace the fanciful melding of English and Chinese as the hallmark of a dynamic, living language. As he sees it, Chinglish is an endangered species that deserves preservation." What is your view about students having after-school jobs? Do you think that is a good or bad idea? Mom didn’t want me to watch too much TV when I was a kid, so she would make me go outside to play some. (Note: we usually say “watch TV” but “see a movie.”)

Chinglish by Sue Cheung - Book Review - Whispering Stories

Fortified by an army of 600 volunteers and a politburo of adroit English speakers, the [Shanghai Commission for the Management of Language Use] has fixed more than 10,000 public signs (farewell 'Teliot' and 'urine district'), rewritten English-language historical placards and helped hundreds of restaurants recast offerings. . . . Lam, A. (2002). English in education in China: policy changes and learners’. experiences. World Englishes, 21(2), 245–256 Don't stampede is featured on signs in lavatories to inform users that using a sitting toilet like a squatting toilet is prohibited. [71]A diary about a teen girl who, through diary entries, will tell us all about her family, the takeaway, her friends, being Chinese-English, and more. But it wasn't what I expected. Born in 1892, Aunt Lou was amazing: she read her Bible and two newspapers every day, until she passed away at the age of 105! (Note: in this sentence, “read” is in past tense; it is spelled the same, but sounds like “red.”– Reading something daily is a good life habit. I'm glad things worked out for Jo in the end though. Because I don't think I would've been able to take it if she never made it out of her situation.

Chinglish by Sue Cheung | Waterstones

While Chinese governmental bodies and language organizations constantly attempt to eradicate Chinglish by taming the English translations of signs, it seems that Chinglish will persist, and even thrive. Expats in Beijing are also stepping forward to defend Chinglish.The book is told in diary format as Jo decided she was going to document all the good and hilarious things that happened in her life, although a few not so funny moments are recorded too including racism, bullying, and child abuse. As well as these topics she also wrote the usual diary entries from girls her age, clothes, body problems, friends and money issues.