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Need help translating Chinese Symbols

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Sarah

Sarah Report 25 Aug 2003 08:45

Hello! Sorry its me again...if there is anybody out there who can translate Chinese Symbols into English? I have just discovered my grandfathers grave in Liverpool and it has Chinese Symbols engraved on it. If you think you maybe able to help, please email me. Thank you again! Kindest Regards, Sarah

Unknown

Unknown Report 25 Aug 2003 09:01

Hi Sarah, What about popping down to your local chinese take away. I'm sure they would be happy to assist. Regards Margaret

Sarah

Sarah Report 25 Aug 2003 09:11

Ooooh! What a really good idea... thank you! I shall give that a try this evening...fingers crossed its open on Bank holidays! Best Wishes Sarah

Unknown

Unknown Report 25 Aug 2003 09:25

Get me a Sweet and Sour Chicken when you are there!!!! Regards Margaret ps And maybe some Prawn Crackers....

Angela

Angela Report 25 Aug 2003 09:53

Hello again Sarah! One problem with the above. Do you know whether the symbols are in Mandarian or Cantonese? There are some striking differences in the meanings between the 2 languages to the point that a symbol could be completely misundertood in the other language.

Unknown

Unknown Report 25 Aug 2003 10:54

but all in all sarah - its exciting! I was so delighted when you found the grave and am looking forward to finding out what the translation is:))

Sarah

Sarah Report 25 Aug 2003 11:00

Oh dear! It looks like Im gonna have to have Chinese takeaway all week then! Well it would be rude to ask them to translate without buying something wouldnt it!?!?!?! And I want to make sure I have the correct translation dont I!!! Im looking forward to this week now!

Angela

Angela Report 25 Aug 2003 16:02

I will be eagerly awaiting your update on this great story! PS I'm really jealous about the chinese takeaways as they are just not the same here :(

Sarah

Sarah Report 25 Aug 2003 19:12

Hello again! Well just a quick note, we went to our local Chinese tonight (my bellys full!) But unfortunatly, I didnt get much help, they translated the first symbol - which means Lin, which is part of his name, but other than that they could tell me know more... So if anybody else is having a Chinese takeaway, and would like a copy of the Symbols to take with them, then please email me and I will gladly send you a copy of it! Im just getting so impatient to know what is says... Thanks again to everyone for your help! I had better go as my hubby wants me off the pc! Best Wishes Sarah

Crista

Crista Report 25 Aug 2003 19:15

Sarah, I have a s-i-l who speaks Mandarin. If you email me a copy I can forward it to her. Crista

Janet

Janet Report 25 Aug 2003 20:39

Send for the Chinese Detective (remember him?). Jan

Tracey

Tracey Report 25 Aug 2003 21:40

Just been the chinese chippy earlier, if i'd known i would have taken a copy of the symbols with me!! You can send me a copy if you want and i'll try bob in tomorrow with it, thats if you don't find out before then. Tracey, Bolton

Patricia

Patricia Report 26 Aug 2003 19:09

Hi Just want to let you know Birmingham has a high Chinese Population and a Chinese Quarter, just look through yell dot com for advice centre's you will get some assistance. Good Luck

Pat

Pat Report 26 Aug 2003 20:35

Hi Sarah I don't know if this will help but there is a translation site which you might be able to use. It won't take symbols but you could put in the name in English you think it is - then it will give you symbols in Chinese. http://dictionary.reference. last bit- com/translate/text.html For some reason it won't take full details together. Good luck

Crista

Crista Report 27 Aug 2003 02:20

Sarah, Have sent you an email. Apparently all it says is "The grave of Lin Ko Lin" and nothing more. Sorry. Crista

Sarah

Sarah Report 29 Aug 2003 09:42

Hi, I just wanted to say thank you to you all for your help and suggestions. Its been really interesting for me these last few weeks, trying to discover any info about Ah Sze Yang (otherwise 'Lin Ko Lin'). Sadly it looks like Ive hit a brick wall, but we did discover that the Symbols were Mandarin, which means that is is quite likely to have come from the Shanghai area - or one of the provinces close by. Also we discovered that the translations of his name is 'forest heavy rain'. But this is as far as we can go for now! A special big big thanks to Ann, Christa and Walter! Best Wishes and Kindest Regards, Sarah

Ann

Ann Report 29 Aug 2003 10:46

Hi Sarah I am sure you will get more information, just keep going.I for one have enjoyed helping you. Ann