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by angela rutherford, photographer, traveler, environmentalist, buddhist, nature’s wanderer
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Thu, Sep 04
at 6:05pm

Top 10 Chinglish Phrases

Chinglish. A useful mix of Mandarin or Cantonese terms with English. The Chinese student’s unsuccessful attempt to understand English through a Chinese matrix. Or hilarious public signs for english-speakers’ enjoyment.

  1. Deformed man toilet
  2. Sham Poo
  3. Orange juice, Lemon juice, Strange juice
  4. Salute to the tourists who keep the public hygience
  5. Deep-fried seasame children stick
  6. Wash after relief
  7. No firemaking in hardcore scenery area!
  8. The store be sterilized inside, please be contented.
  9. Cash Recycling Machine
  10. Police Tips - avoiding being stolen should be always remembered. Be prepared for danger in times of safety.
More fine examples of Chinglish here and here.

Sat, Aug 30
at 12:09pm
“This year, Hillary Clinton took things to a whole new level. She didn’t run for president as a symbol but as the best-prepared candidate in the Democratic pack. Whether you liked her or not, she convinced the nation that women could be qualified to both run the country and be commander in chief. That was an enormous breakthrough, and Palin’s nomination feels, in comparison, like a step back.” Gail Collins, McCain’s Baked Alaska

Fri, Aug 29
at 1:26pm
Blue Mountains - the Grand Canyon of Australia. Wishing I were back there. (see more photos of the Blue Mountains from my recent trip to Australia here.) Blue Mountains - the Grand Canyon of Australia. Wishing I were back there. (see more photos of the Blue Mountains from my recent trip to Australia here.)

Thu, Aug 28
at 12:09pm
Sydney, Australia. An evening ferry ride around Sydney Harbour is a must for anyone visiting this beautiful city. (More photos of Sydney here). Sydney, Australia. An evening ferry ride around Sydney Harbour is a must for anyone visiting this beautiful city. (More photos of Sydney here).

Wed, Aug 27
at 1:33pm
Melbourne, Australia - I loved all the little, unique alley ways like this. Melbourne, Australia - I loved all the little, unique alley ways like this.

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