Engrish. For those who are perhaps unaware, Engrish is not exactly a misspelt word. Instead it cleverly displays a truth of many Asian nations… There isn’t exactly a sound for “R”. Nor is there quite a sound for “L”. Instead there is a sound somewhat inbetween. Okay, so what’s the point?
There are many things I enjoy about China, and the … interesting signs you come across are one the great joys I get to stumble upon almost daily! Some are easy to find, there for everyone to see. Some are a bit more recluse. I found this one after climbing up a trail on West Mountain for maybe 40 minutes! You’re following a path through beautiful forest and hills, enjoying the first clean air since …. well, since the last time you went to West Mountain, and suddenly you come upon this!
(Sign on a West Mountain Trail)
Strictly forbilden! No felling plants! Or else! 🙂 This is absolutely NOT a slam on the nationals. Their language is very different to English and translation can be challenging. But it does bring a smile to my face every time I find it!
Oh, and I couldn’t help but spot the irony of this next photo. Advertising tries to be clever, but sometimes it loses due to similarities and coincidence… or am I the only one to find humor in this? 🙂
If you’ve got any Engrish that you’ve come across, please share it!
well, as a chinese myself, I not just feel the irony of it, but the ashame for our people and the conern over the animals
I sincerely hope you haven’t been offended by this. I’m quite new to China and still learning about all I see. Would you be willing to share your view on this? 🙂