Signs of the times--Chinese style

After a couple of months I realized that signs in China are delightful. Often they are literal translations from Chinese into English. Since the Chinese language and English are not expressed the same at all, it makes for some interesting signs. So I decided to take pictures of signs. Here are some signs from my collection. They are in no special order. I hope you find them as intriguing as I do.

Do you wonder what a toilet with a decorated gateway looks like?







Keep off the grass











Interesting thought












This was on a narrow hillside path up to the Three Gorges Dam viewpoint. It took me a minute to figure out the sign means to be especially careful because the path can become slippery during thunderstorms. It may even mean that no one is allowed to climb in the rain. You decide.

Don't cllimb over the chain and walk on the rocks.

Another way of saying, "Keep off the grass."

These chairs were in the waiting room for the Star Ferry in Hong Kong. Don't know if they are ever used because it is hard to find a old, weak, sick, disable, and pregnant person.

Doesn't this sound better than, "Pick up your trash."

Ran across this poster advertising the Red Orchid Restaurant. How do you verify food?

Another "Keep off the Grass" sign.

And still another one. I love the expressions. They are much more colorful and descriptive than signs we see in the West.

How do you "dress" a fire to keep it from being naked?

I love it!!!!

Keep off the grass again.

No explanation needed here.

Sometimes spelling gets a little creative.

I saved my favorites for last. This was also at the ferry and was warning people that when the tide was out, the ramp would slope down to the ferry boat. I don't think the water would be slopping over the ramp but it makes a great image in my mind.








Finally, a sign on one of our tour buses. It took me a minute to figure it out. Can you guess what it means?

When the bus is moving, please don't walk around.