This is a funny translation

Well, there are 12 Chinese characters there. Each one is, presumably, a word in Chinese so, clearly, the English underneath is a paraphrase rather than a translation! I know that Chinese characters are really made up of pictures (even though they have often become stylised and the original meaning of the picture is forgotten), so if I were to try to make any sense out of it, it wouldn't be anything like what it really means. I have seen some really amusing 'translations' which are really only funny because they mean something rude or ridiculous in English. It can work both ways, I believe. Many Englishmen who think it would be nice to have a Chinese name have been solemnly given names which SOUND like their English names but the words actually mean something quite different (usually uncomplimentary!).

Youless, there had been many Chinese words when being translated to English sounds very funny and weird. That's why, the translation of Chinese words to English must be done by those who are expert in both languages, to avoid misunderstanding. If not, you will found a lot of funny and weird translations being used in the hotel and other public places. Youless, you are taking how many days holidays during this Chinese new year celebration? Hope you have a nice vacation over there...

In the 70s or 80s there used to be a notice in cinemas and it was catchy 'Watch out, Watch out there's a thief about' which I think also relates to what the notice you read was trying to teach people. It is true, you have to be so careful, when you are out enjoying yourself, or busy with friends or eating you don't always take proper care of your belongings and that is when thieves strike! Made me smile though.

I also live in a country where English is a second language and you can see a lot of funny signs amongst shops everywhere. One of the most common is the spelling of "customer". There are a lot of signs saying "Parking for customers only". The funny thing is when they spell "customer" as "costumer".

Yes,broken English on notice can often be found here, far be it from me to learn English by them.

This sentences are making us a fun and also make us to think. This type of sentence are attracting the people much. They can easily remember the purpose of those sentences. I am rarely seeing these kind of sentences which make smile and think. Some people speech is similar to these funny and meaningful sentences. These kind of people is attracted by everyone and we couldn't for forget them.

hi youless, Yes that was quite funny, I've read some funny notices too. I think they have to correct their translations. But even though it's different, we still know what it means. It's just the grammar and translation are wrong. Take care of your belongings my dear lotters.