Chinglish Dictionary

Say one not two

说一不二

"Say one not two" is a Chinglish translation of the Chinese idiom "说一不二" (shuo yi bu er). In business, it describes some...

Send coal in snow

雪中送炭

"Send coal in snow" is a Chinglish translation of the Chinese idiom "雪中送炭" (xue zhong song tan). In business, it means p...

Open door see mountain

开门见山

"Open door see mountain" is a Chinglish translation of the Chinese idiom "开门见山" (kai men jian shan). In business, it mea...

Give face

给面子

A core Chinglish phrase representing Chinese face culture, meaning to respect others, show courtesy, and preserve their ...

Do not random lie down

请勿随意躺卧

This is a public civilized management reminder phrase that prohibits people from lying down casually on seats, floors, b...

Tuhao:土豪 - Nouveau Riche, Tacky Rich, Local Tyrant

土豪

Newly rich but tasteless person; local tyrant turned nouveau riche

Pay attention to your head

注意碰头

This is a common scene safety reminder phrase, mainly used in places with low ceilings, narrow passages, door frames and...

Good good study, day day up

好好学习，天天向上

A grammatically creative and cute Chinglish phrase, meaning to study diligently and make continuous progress every day 📚

Please do not bathe in the lake

禁止在湖中洗澡

This is a water safety and environmental protection reminder phrase that strictly prohibits people from bathing, swimmin...

You can you up

你行你上

A popular Chinglish retort to defend others against unfair criticism, meaning if you have the ability, you should do it ...

No zuo no die什么意思

不作不死

If you don't mess around, you won't get in trouble

long time no see是中式英语吗

好久不见

I haven't seen you for a long time

Watch my face act

看我脸色行事

Read the boss's mood before acting

What is 'neijuan'?

什么是内卷

Excessive internal workplace competition

Drink tea, be invited to tea

喝茶 / 被请喝茶

Summoned by authorities for questioning

Do not feed the animals

禁止喂食动物

This is a zoo, scenic area and wildlife protection safety reminder phrase that strictly prohibits visitors from feeding ...

Please do not make a noise

请勿大声喧哗

This is a public civilized etiquette reminder phrase that prohibits people from making loud noises, shouting or making h...

Do not stand on the toilet

请勿站在马桶上

This is a standardized public safety reminder phrase used in bathroom scenarios, which strictly prohibits people from st...

Touch fish翻译

摸鱼

Slacking off at work; pretending to work

Sit on mountain watch tiger fight

坐山观虎斗

Sit back and watch opponents fight each other