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Offline Axiom

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Need some translation help....
« on: June 13, 2011, 03:36:29 pm »
While SITLL on my quest to find a teaching job in China, my Tingers birthday is fast approaching. So I thought I'd make her a little something.

But unfortunately, my Chinese skills are not that fantastical. So here I am, asking for assistance with some Chinese translation.

It might come in parts since it is going to be a Flash cartoon... and as I add stuff, I might need to ask more.

Anywhos, to start off how would I write the following:


To the most beautiful, sweet, endearing woman to ever grace the planet earth.



Happy Birthday!

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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2011, 06:19:00 pm »

Anywhos, to start off how would I write the following:


To the most beautiful, sweet, endearing woman to ever grace the planet earth.



Happy Birthday!


to start off ??? This looks more like the END of a Letter !  :o

@*%"?<^%#! , ^+"* , #>@&%*$?/"%(!$@:%#&*^/$~&=% .

Sorry Axiom , coundn't resist ! If nobody answers by the time I get home , I'll have my LaoPo check it and put it in Characters for you .

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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2011, 06:41:18 pm »
LOL I suppose it does... but once I am done with what I am making i will post it here to show there is a method to my madness.


Really! There is!

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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2011, 01:52:32 am »
给我这位飘然自然在地球星系上最漂亮,甜蜜,亲爱的女人.

here is Qings translation of ( To my most beautiful , sweet , endearing Woman to ever grace the Planet Earth .

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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2011, 04:14:13 am »
I copied and pasted the above and Google translate came up with;


I drifted naturally in the Earth's galaxy, the most beautiful, sweet, dear woman


So I think it must be pretty close to the mark!

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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2011, 08:44:01 am »
I copied and pasted the above and Google translate came up with;


I drifted naturally in the Earth's galaxy, the most beautiful, sweet, dear woman


So I think it must be pretty close to the mark!

See Paul , this is or can be a very touchy problem using a PC to translate for you . It is never 100% . 80% right can still get you in trouble .. talking about minor or important things with your Lady . Nothing beats a personal Translator like your LaoPo .

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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2011, 12:05:15 pm »
Thanks a million.  Yeah I tried to yuse some of the translators I found on this site.. and I found them dubious at best.


Anyway, Next few lines for translation,

"WOW! TingTing is a greatr dancer!"

"She is such a great daughter"

"TingTing makes us proud!"


"Who is the best friend in the whole world?  TINGTING!"

"I hope some day I can be as awesome as she is"

"WE COULDN'T ASK FOR A BETTER FRIEND!"



I promise you, all this will make sence when I am done with it!


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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2011, 01:44:58 am »
Okay , they are all in order Axiom

哇!婷婷是一个了不起的舞蹈演员!

她是一个了不起的女儿.

婷婷让我们感到骄傲

谁是这个世界上最好的朋友?婷婷!

我希望有一天能象她一样了不起.

我们再不能要求有比她更好的朋友.

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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2011, 01:51:03 am »
Hey I just translated this using babel Fish and it didn't flounder but gave a decent translation:

Ha! Ting Ting is a great dancer! She is a great daughter. Ting Ting lets us feel proud Who is in this world the best friend? Ting Ting! I hoped that one day to be able to look like her to be equally great. We cannot request again to have compared to she better friend.

How much are you charging Arnold, for Axiom's EMFs?
« Last Edit: June 15, 2011, 01:52:48 am by Rhonald »
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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2011, 01:53:02 am »
I copied and pasted the above and Google translate came up with;


I drifted naturally in the Earth's galaxy, the most beautiful, sweet, dear woman


So I think it must be pretty close to the mark!

See Paul , this is or can be a very touchy problem using a PC to translate for you . It is never 100% . 80% right can still get you in trouble .. talking about minor or important things with your Lady . Nothing beats a personal Translator like your LaoPo .

Absolutely Arnold. You know, I've been learning the language for over 10 years now and I tread very carefully....

Arnold

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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2011, 01:55:19 am »
How much are you charging Arnold, for Axiom's EMFs?

I let Qing decide on the Payment . I think she wants it in Euro's !

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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2011, 07:25:57 am »
I copied and pasted the above and Google translate came up with;


I drifted naturally in the Earth's galaxy, the most beautiful, sweet, dear woman


So I think it must be pretty close to the mark!

Haha, Chinese is quite abit more vibrant then all western languages im acquainted with.
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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2011, 06:42:25 pm »
How much are you charging Arnold, for Axiom's EMFs?

I let Qing decide on the Payment . I think she wants it in Euro's !

heh once I get there I will GLADLY buy the first round for your help...

No wait... I am not even sure what the have to drink there? The first round might be like 3000 RMB :P

Seriously, I cant thank you enough.

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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2011, 06:44:17 pm »
So!

Why did I need this stuff translated? Well, watch and see!



http://www.filefactory.com/file/ccd8424/n/TING_BIRTHDAY.swf



Obviously the end isn't done, and I still have a bit mroe tweaking. But for 2 days of work I think its coming along nicely for a birthday card.

EDIT: Wow, my apologies for all the ads Filefactory uses now.... Jeepers Creepers.
« Last Edit: June 16, 2011, 06:47:11 pm by Axiom »

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Re: Need some translation help....
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2011, 09:10:43 pm »
Okay, finally figured out hwo to end it


Last three things I promise!!!

I am not sure how Chinese is at nonsence words...

But if there is a way to translate:

"Silly String Tingy Do! We Love you!"

If that doesn't work then:

"Ting, you are the most awesome person ever!!! We love you!"

Then:

"Blush"

and lastly:

"I love you too!"

And I am serious on buying you and Qing a drink some night for your help! I can't thank you enough.