Tuesday, 9 November 2010

Lost in Translation?

2009 08 – Beijing

No doubt less widespread than it once was, 'Chinglish' – the famous and often amusing mistranslation of Chinese into English – still survives in Beijing despite the attempts of the authorities to wipe it out ahead of the Olympics.  However, I can't be sure that this sign, found in a hostel I stayed in, is a genuine example as I didn't ask at the coffee bar about their selection of 'Adult Toys'!

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