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Chinglish offers a humorous and insightful look at misuses of the English language in Chinese street signs, products, and advertising. A ling-standing favorite of English speaking tourists and visitors, Chinglish is now quickly becoming a culture relin: in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the Chinese government is determined to wipe out incorrect English usage.
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110 pages
Gibbs Smith Publishers -
Chinese Grammar9781423603351
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Chinglish offers a humorous and insightful look at misuses of the English language in Chinese street signs, products, and advertising. A ling-standing favorite of English speaking tourists and visitors, Chinglish is now quickly becoming a culture relin: in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the Chinese government is determined to wipe out incorrect English usage.
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