I love the Chinese language. Seriously. Can’t understand a word of it, but I do like it. Oh, wait– I do know a little bit! We learned a few Chinese phrases when we read about Gladys Aylward, missionary to the Mandarins. I wrote about it here.
I saw this at Disgruntled Republican and almost laughed my head off. LOLOL! It’s best if you read them aloud. You’ll learn it better that way.
English ———————Chinese
That’s not right!———— —-Sum Ting Wong
Are you harboring a fugitive? —Hu Yu Hai Ding
See me ASAP ——————-Kum Hia Nao
Small Horse ———————Tai Ni Po Ni
Did you go to the beach? ———Wai Yu So Tan
I bumped into a coffee table! —–Ai Bang Mai Ni
I think you need a face lift! ——-Chin Tu Fat
It’s very dark in here! ———–Wai So Dim
I thought you were on a diet! —-Wai Yu Mun Ching
This is a tow away zone! ———No Pah King
Our meeting is scheduled for next week!- Wai Yu Kum Nao
Staying out of sight ————–Lei Ying Lo
He’s cleaning his automobile —–Wa Shing Ka
Your body odor is offensive ——Yu Stin Ki Pu
Great —————————-Su Pa
My girls got into the groove and thought up a few more:
Excuse me ————-Yu En Mai Weh
That tastes terrible! ————-Goo Foh Yu
I’m thirsty ———- Me Wan Tee
Hoh boy, I will NEVER finish my chores if I don’t stop laughing. I have to look for some Kah Pah Ts (car parts) for Mi Hus Bahn.
And now it’s time for the inevitable Disclaimer: This post is in NO WAY meant to pick on China, the Chinese people, or the Chinese language. I have great respect for the traditional Chinese culture, and I adore the Chinese language– it’s so melodious and I love to hear it spoken. This was all a joke. If you are easily offended, please be aware that the person I pick on the most is myself!
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August 20th, 2008 at 12:31 am
erm..I hope you know those aren’t really Chinese translations.
August 20th, 2008 at 5:03 am
ROFL!!! Of course I know it isn’t really Chinese. You just made me crack up all over again. lol!
August 20th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Hey! Here is another one:
“Very funny”: Ha Ha Ho!
:D:D:D
August 21st, 2008 at 12:27 am
Here is another : Yu Fan Nee!! LOL…
August 21st, 2008 at 12:34 pm
ROFL!!! Historian and Shireen, you made me laugh about this all over again!