📂 Lost in Translation

Strictly prohibit to touch (严禁触摸) — Chinglish Slang

📌 Quick Overview | 词条速览

Slang Name:Strictly prohibit to touch

Chinese:严禁触摸

Type:Lost in Translation / Chinglish Slang

🔎 Full Meaning | 完整释义

English:
A safety warning Chinglish with wrong collocation, translated from Chinese "yán jìn chù mō".

中文:
搭配错误的安全警示中式英语,译自中文“严禁触摸”。

📜 Origin & Background | 词源与文化背景

This is an exhibit safety sign Chinglish with wrong verb collocation. Standard English uses "Strictly prohibited from touching" or "Do not touch". It is a common verb collocation mistake in Chinese safety signs.
这是展品安全标识的动词搭配错误中式英语,标准英语为Strictly prohibited from touching、Do not touch,是中文安全标识常见动词搭配错误。

📖 Example Sentences | 双语实用例句

📌 Example 1
1. Strictly prohibit to touch the exhibits, please. 🏛️

严禁触摸展品,谢谢配合。
📌 Example 2
2. Museum sign: Strictly prohibit to touch. 🪧

博物馆标识:严禁触摸。
📌 Example 3
3. Artwork: Strictly prohibit to touch. 🎨

艺术品:严禁触摸。
📌 Example 4
4. Machine: Strictly prohibit to touch. 🛠️

机器:严禁触摸。
📌 Example 5
5. Treasure: Strictly prohibit to touch. 💰

珍宝:严禁触摸。
📌 Example 6
6. Strictly prohibit to touch, fragile. 🥣

严禁触摸,易碎品。
📌 Example 7
7. Zoo animal: Strictly prohibit to touch. 🦁

动物园动物:严禁触摸。
📌 Example 8
8. Strictly prohibit to touch, dangerous. ⚠️

严禁触摸,危险物品。

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