... but, in order to properly appreciate this exercise, each phrase and its respective translation is BEST read aloud!



ENGLISH ............................................... CHINESE

That's not right ....................................... Sum ting wong

Are you hiding someone? .......................... Hu yu hai ding?

See Me as soon as possible! ...................... Kum hia nao!

Did you go to the beach? .......................... Wai yu so tan?

I bumped into a coffee table ..................... Ai bang mai fuk kin ni!

I think you need a facelift! ....................... Chin tu fat!

It is very dark in here .............................. Wai do dim?

I thought you were on a diet ..................... Wai yu munchin?

This is a tow away zone ........................... No Pah king!

Our meeting is scheduled for next week ..... Wai yu kum nao?

Staying out of sight ................................. Lei ying lo

Performing one's ablutions ....................... Wa shing

Your body odour is offensive! .................... Wah, yu stinki!