The journal of the distinguished Max Planck Institute in Germany wanted to do a special issue about China, and ordered up some "classical" Chinese calligraphy for the cover. Too bad they didn't hire translators. They consulted a "German sinologist," but that person obviously didn't provide the same translation that some Chinese readers of the scientific journal did:
With high salaries, we have cordially invited for an extended series of matinées. KK and Jiamei as directors, who will personally lead jade-like girls in the spring of youth, beauties from the north who have a distinguished air of elegance and allure, young housewives having figures that will turn you on; Their enchanting and coquettish performance will begin within the next few days.
Sounds like James Bond should start reading scientific journals from the Max Planck Institute. He loves an "enchanting and coquettish performance." Apparently, so do German scientists!
I believe it is safe to say that cross-cultural understanding in the scientific community just keeps growing bigger and longer.
Science Magazine Turns the Heat Up [via Foreign Policy Passport]
1 comment:
Gosh...
真的翻譯起來就是如此...
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