1. Basic Word Order (1-15)
Chinglish Expression Authentic English Expression
I very like youI like you very much.
I very happyI am very happy.
He very tallHe is very tall.
I yesterday went shoppingI went shopping yesterday.
I tomorrow will go to workI will go to work tomorrow.
You can speak English well very muchYou can speak English very well.
My this book is newThis book of mine is new.
That my friendThat is my friend.
She no like coffeeShe doesn't like coffee.
I no have moneyI don't have money.
They are not comeThey didn't come.
I every day runI run every day.
We two are classmatesWe are classmates.
How to say this wordHow do you say this word?
I don't know how to doI don't know what to do.
2. Physical Condition & Health (16-25)
My body is not goodI'm not feeling well.
I have a cold sicknessI have a cold.
My head hurts meI have a headache.
I am hungry very muchI'm starving.
I am full very muchI'm stuffed.
He sleeps very lateHe stays up late.
I need to rest a littleI need a little rest.
My eyes are tiredMy eyes feel tired.
She is easy to catch coldShe catches cold easily.
Drink more hot waterDrink plenty of warm water.
3. Diet & Daily Meals (26-40)
Eat medicineTake medicine.
Drink soupHave soup.
Eat breakfast/lunch/dinnerHave breakfast/lunch/dinner.
I want to eat riceI want some rice.
The food is very delicious very muchThe food is very delicious.
I like eat fruitI like eating fruit.
Drink milk every morningHave milk every morning.
This dish taste goodThis dish tastes good.
Too much oil in this foodThis food is too oily.
I eat little riceI eat a little rice.
Help you eat moreHelp yourself to more.
I am thirsty very muchI'm very thirsty.
Order some dishesOrder some food.
The water is too hotThe water is boiling hot.
I don't like sweetI don't like sweet food.
4. Daily Actions & Habits (41-55)
Open the lightTurn on the light.
Close the lightTurn off the light.
Close the computerTurn off the computer.
Open the air conditionerTurn on the air conditioner.
Learn knowledgeAcquire knowledge.
Watch phoneScroll on the phone.
Play phonePlay with the phone.
Wash hands firstWash your hands first.
Wear hatWear a hat.
Take umbrellaTake an umbrella.
Lock the door wellLock the door properly.
Sweep the floor cleanSweep the floor.
Listen musicListen to music.
Watch TV dramaWatch TV series.
Do houseworkDo the housework.
5. Interpersonal & Social Communication (56-70)
You are my good friendYou're a good friend of mine.
Welcome youWelcome.
Thank you very much very muchThank you so much.
Sorry to trouble youSorry to bother you.
Give you a favorDo you a favor.
I miss you very muchI really miss you.
He has a good temperHe has a nice personality.
She is a good personShe is very kind.
Don't worry meDon't worry about me.
I agree your ideaI agree with your idea.
Follow me comeCome with me.
Wait me a momentWait for me a minute.
Make friends with youBe friends with you.
You are so funny very muchYou're so funny.
I feel shyI'm embarrassed.
6. Study & Workplace Expressions (71-85)
Improve my English levelImprove my English.
Study hard every dayWork hard every day.
Learn English wellMaster English.
I have many homeworksI have a lot of homework.
Do homeworkDo the homework.
Go to companyGo to work.
Busy with work very muchI'm very busy with work.
Have a meetingAttend a meeting.
Write a reportWrite up a report.
Ask teacher questionAsk the teacher a question.
My work is very busyI'm busy at work.
Get more experienceGain more experience.
Join the examTake the exam.
Pass the exam successfullyPass the exam.
Learn new skillLearn new skills.
7. Classic Viral Chinglish Slang (86-92)
Good good study, day day upStudy hard and make progress every day.
People mountain people seaA sea of people / Huge crowds.
Give you some color see seeI'll show you what I can do.
No zuo no dieDon't ask for trouble.
Long time no seeHaven't seen you for ages.
Horse horse tiger tigerJust so-so.
Red faceBe embarrassed / Blush.
8. Common Public Sign Mistakes (93-98)
No noisyKeep quiet.
Safety exit doorEmergency Exit.
No smoking hereNo Smoking.
Walk slowlyWatch your step.
Don't litter rubbishNo littering.
Please keep cleanPlease keep the area clean.
9. Time & General Expressions (99-100)
Now is 8 o'clockIt's 8 o'clock now.
The weather is cold very muchIt's very cold.