Chinese Translation Archives

Published On - April 20, 2018

K International Chinese, Language BlogTags: Chinese, Chinese Translation, Mandarin

10 Facts About the Chinese Language

Every year, on the 20th of April, the United Nations celebrate World Chinese Language Day. According to the UN, the purpose of this observance is “to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six official languages throughout the Organization.&#8...

Chinese Translation Services A Beginner's Guide

Published On - November 10, 2017

Richard Brooks Chinese, Language Blog, TranslationTags: China, Chinese Translation

Chinese Translation Services: A Beginner’s Guide

Is your business looking for Chinese translation services? The potential benefits are tremendous: Mandarin Chinese has approximately 955 million native speakers, making it the most commonly spoken language in the world. China is the world’s fastest-growing consumer market, and the second-large...

New Chinese Translation Guidelines Is This the End of Engrish

Published On - June 30, 2017

Richard Brooks Chinese, Language Blog, TranslationTags: China, Chinese Translation

New Chinese Translation Guidelines: Is This the End of Engrish?

Over the years, China has become famous around the world for culture, food, industry . . . and funny translation mistakes. “Engrish” may have been born in Japan, but China has been exporting memes of hilariously bad translations for years now. Except that the Chinese government is o...

Published On - November 17, 2014

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Books, Chinese Translation

“Origin of Species” Now a Chinese Kids’ Book

Since Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” was published in 1859, it has been translated into more than 35 languages, making it the most translated scientific text in history. Now, a new Chinese translation, aimed at children, has been added to the mix. The text was translated by ...

Published On - October 24, 2014

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Chinese Translation

Map Shows Chinese Translation of European Place Names

Start your weekend off with something awesome: this map of Europe showing the literal Chinese translations of European country names. Here are some of the more amusing, if bizarre, translations: Norway: Move Prestige Sweden: Very Lucky Soldiers Finland: Orchid Fragrance Portugal: Grapetooth Italy:...

Published On - October 23, 2014

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Chinese Translation, movies, Translation Fail

“Guardians of the Galaxy” Chinese Translation Fail

You’d think that if you were distributing one of this year’s biggest blockbuster movies in a market the size of China, you’d be willing to spend the money to get a good Chinese translation. Or not. Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” was released in China last week...

Chinese Sign Sparks Controversy in Canada

Published On - May 10, 2014

Richard Brooks Language Blog, RetailTags: canada, Chinese Translation

Chinese Sign Sparks Controversy in Canada

Sometimes, even the most seemingly innocent translations can end up causing controversy. For example, in Richmond, British Columbia, a Crest ad targeted at Chinese-speaking residents caused a minor uproar last month. The ad features a Chinese bride posed on a mouthwash-blue background next to ...

Published On - May 5, 2014

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: China, Chinese Translation

“Zero Translation” Causes a Row in China

Slowly but surely, bits of English are creeping into Chinese, Roman alphabet and all. English words and acronyms like Wifi, GDP and NBA now appear untranslated in all sorts of contexts, from spoken conversations to emails to news stories. But not everyone is pleased with this trend, which is known a...