Lost in translation
August 28th, 2008
Just one final post from China…
I’ve been looking at this sign from the Forbidden City for the last couple of days (not continuously) and I’m still stuck as to what it means. If anyone has any ideas, or can translate it from the Chinese, please feel free to share.
August 28th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
all your base are belonging to me.
August 28th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
I think it means that thieves operate in the area. Tourists stand there for ages trying to work out what it means, and thieves can pick their pockets.
August 30th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
I thought a place like the Forbidden City would be able to afford a translator. Here’s what the sign roughly says in Chinese: Because there are important events, please forgive us for bringing inconvenience to your sightseeing.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Thanks Xiaohan,
That makes a bit more sense. I’ll be sleeping a whole lot better tonight.