Before you read
Subject: Translating the tone of a Chinese internet expression
Excerpt: The article explored how to convey a Chinese expression linking wealth with wilful behaviour.
Reference text and retained source material
The article explored how to convey a Chinese expression linking wealth with wilful behaviour. It highlighted the difficulty of reproducing the humour and social meaning of an internet phrase through a literal equivalent.
Language and reading: using this material
Compare wording, tone and information order across complete passages. Positions, prices, policies, exams and statistics retain their original context and should be verified before practical use.
