In recent years, we have often seen some unbearable Chinese English on the Internet. These Chinese-style English are confusing and entertaining due to inaccurate translations or the use of inappropriate words. This article will take you to appreciate these Chinese English, and at the same time, the reasons behind them.
As we all know, the English word for "don."'"tworry" means "don't worry," while "lee" is a common English name. However, in some bad translations, "don'"tworrylee" is literally translated as "don't worry, Li Mochou". This erroneous literal translation makes a great impression and is full of absurdity and humor.
This Chinese English is mainly due to a lack of understanding of the English language and culture. Many translators do not fully understand idioms and conventions in English when dealing with English expressions, thus leading to such comical translations.
In Chinese, we often use it"Combination of Chinese and English", that is, English words or phrases are combined and translated according to the grammar and order of Chinese vocabulary. This kind of translation often makes foreigners confused.
For example, when foreigners come to China, they may encounter a situation where "please queue up" is translated as "pleasequeuingupinorder", which does not conform to the English expression habits, and leads to confusion among foreigners.
The combination of Chinese and English translations reflects our unfamiliarity with English grammar and expression habits. When translating, we should pay more attention to the standardization and accuracy of English expressions to improve the quality and comprehensibility of the translation.
On some special occasions, in order to add a sense of mystery or humor to the English expression, some translators opt for soul translation. The so-called soul translation refers to the in-depth interpretation and derivation of certain Chinese words, and the selection of English words that match them for replacement. This way of translating is fun and creative, and it gives a fresh feeling.
For example, "Can't women run a business?"When translating this sentence, some people chose to translate "female" into "shero", a combination of "she" and "hero", which embodies both the power of women and the creativity and sense of humor.
This soul translation brings joy and surprise to people, and at the same time showcases the talent and innovation of the translators. However, soul translations also need to be used in the right context and context to avoid misunderstandings or inappropriate effects.
There are often funny translations of food in Chinese English. For example, "please wait outside the noodles" is translated as "pleasewaitoutsidethenoodles", but in fact, "noodles" here is supposed to mean "rice noodles". Such a translation error not only makes people laugh, but also exposes our shortcomings in translating food.
When translating food names, we should be more careful and accurate in choosing the appropriate English expression. Only through accurate translation can foreigners better understand and experience our gastronomic culture.
Fifth, show your hands to everyone, water bar: wateriguess Internet café: netiguess
In Chinese English, there are some common place names that are translated in such a way that it is laughable. For example, the water bar is translated as "wateriguess", and the Internet café is translated as "netiguess". This way of translating is very stiff and unnatural, and undoubtedly very confusing for foreigners.
These absurd translation errors stem from misunderstandings and simplifications of foreign names. When we encounter foreign names, we should dig deeper so that we can choose the right translation to avoid inaccurate and funny results.
Sometimes, Chinese idioms become absurd when translated into English. For example, the idiom "flying nine days" is literally translated as "flyingnine days". Such a literal translation not only does not convey the original meaning, but is even more puzzling.
This error in literal translation reflects our inadequacy in dealing with idioms and slang. We need to understand and learn more about idioms and slang in English and avoid translating them into absurd sentences.
At some point, Chinese English surprises people in a fun and innovative way. For example, in Chinese English, the expression "magic" is translated as "doamagic". This literal translation, while not in line with the customary expressions of English, brings a touch of humor and fun.
This innovative way of translating showcases the translator's personal style and creativity, while also adding to the fun of the exchange. However, we also need to be careful when using this innovative approach in moderation to avoid misunderstandings or inappropriate effects.
Chinese-style English may be a way of entertainment and relaxation for Chinese, but it also exposes our shortcomings in English learning and application. As a Chinese in the era of globalization, we not only need to learn and master English, but also need to apply English to real life, and have a unique language style and personality.
In the process of learning English, we should pay attention to the accuracy of grammar and vocabulary, improve the fluency of speaking and writing, and also pay attention to the differences in English expression and culture, so as to avoid errors and misunderstandings in Chinese English.
As a special linguistic phenomenon, Chinese English not only has entertainment value, but also reflects our shortcomings in English learning and application. Although Chinese English often appears in a comical and absurd way, we should not see it as the end of English learning, but should use it as a negative teaching material to continuously improve our English skills.
We should pay attention to the accuracy and standardization of English, and fully understand and master the idioms and expressions in English, so that our English can not only communicate effectively with foreigners, but also show our unique language style and personality.
In the era of globalization, English, as an international common language, is an important tool and ability for us. Only through continuous learning and practice can we truly use English well, not be troubled by Chinese English, and better communicate and communicate with the world.