10 Hilarious Chinese to English Translations in Signs
If a foreigner travels to China, he/she might have some difficulties finding his/her way due to poor English clumsy sign translation. Here is my collection of hilarious failed translations in China.
1. You know, one of those sex things…
What they meant to say: Disposable items.
2. The train is really made of iron.
What they meant to say: High-speed train entry
3. The funny thing is that I can hardly find grass there.
What they meant to say: Do not step on the living grass.
4. You can not just rely on Google translator!
What they meant to say: Hot water room.
5. Very very dangerous!
What they meant to say: Slippery floor!
6. Then how to save China?
What they meant to say: Enjoying food is a fine thing, thrift is a virtue.
7. Yes, you shouldnot bring it back!
What they meant to say: Non-recyclables.
8. How about A?
What they meant to say: B-mode ultrasonic examination.
9. Gays will love this school.
What they meant to say: Happy to go to school!
10. Do you want to have a try?
What they meant to say: Café Latté
this is what happens when you translate Chinese character by character, even if you use google translator the result is not this bad!