What is Chinglish?

Chinglish is a fascinating blend of Chinese and English - specifically, English expressions that have been influenced by Chinese language, culture, or translation habits.

Some Chinglish phrases like "Long time no see" have even been adopted into standard English usage!

Not necessarily! While some Chinglish results from translation errors, many expressions are creative, culturally meaningful, and widely understood. Some Chinglish terms like "Add oil" (加油) have been officially recognized by English dictionaries.

You can find hundreds of Chinglish examples in our Chinglish Dictionary. We have phrases with explanations, origins, and real-world usage examples!