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Some examples of phonetic humor by translating English into Chinese (surely, examples for the other way around can also be found). It helps to pronounce the chinese translation, at least quietly (for example first line: "Wai so Dim" / "Why So Dim?").
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English Phrase | Chinese Translation |
It's very dark in here | Wai So Dim? |
Small Horse | Tai Ni Po Ni |
See me A.S.A.P. | Kum Hia Nao |
Stupid Man | Dum Gai |
Are you harboring a fugitive? | Hu Yu Hai Ding? |
Has your flight been delayed? | Hao Long Wei Ting? |
Your price is too high!! | No Bai De Thing!! |
Did you go to the beach? | Wai Yu So Tan? |
I bumped into a coffee table | Ai Bang Mai Ni |
I think you need a facelift | Chin Tu Fat |
I am not guilty | Wai Hang Mi? |
That was an unauthorized execution | Lin Ching |
This is a tow away zone. | No Pah King |
Do you know the lyrics to the Macarena? | Wai Yu Sing Dum Song? |
You are not very bright | Yu So Dum |
I thought you were on a diet | Wai Yu Mun Ching? |
I got this for free | Ai No Pei |
Please, stay a while longer. | Wai Go Nao? |
Our meeting was scheduled for next week. | Wai Yu Kum Nao |
They have arrived | Hia Dei Kum |
Stay out of sight | Lei Lo |
He's cleaning his automobile | Wa Shing Ka |
The smart and famous conversation "Who is Hu?" about the leader of China can be read on this page.