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…

chinese to english translation 1

What they meant to say: Disposable items.

2. The train is really made of iron.

chinese to english translation 2

What they meant to say: High-speed train entry

3. The funny thing is that I can hardly find grass there.

chinese to english translation 3

What they meant to say: Do not step on the living grass.

4. You can not just rely on Google translator!

chinese to english translation 4

What they meant to say: Hot water room.

5. Very very dangerous!

chinese to english translation 5What they meant to say: Slippery floor!

6.  Then how to save China?

chinese to english translation 6What they meant to say: Enjoying food is a fine thing, thrift is a virtue.

7. Yes, you shouldnot bring it back!

chinese to english translation 7

What they meant to say: Non-recyclables.

8. How about A?

chinese to english translation 8What they meant to say: B-mode ultrasonic examination.

9. Gays will love this school.

chinese to english translation 9What they meant to say: Happy to go to school!

10. Do you want to have a try?

chinese to english translation 10What they meant to say: Café Latté

1 Response

  1. someguy says:

    this is what happens when you translate Chinese character by character, even if you use google translator the result is not this bad!

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