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Thread: What is the best way to translate 中国加油? (zhong guo jia you)
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[quote=LEMONCACTUS,294592]I always translate "jiayou" 加油, as "Come on"... Which may well not be correct. Certainly in England, where I come from, we use "Come on" in two different situations. The first being when a team or player of a sport usually, but also in other contexts, is winning, or in a good position, and we want to show our support and happiness. Crucially though, the second meaning, which "Go" or "Go for it" doesn't quite carry, is that if a person, player or team is losing, or struggling, or in big trouble and about to lose... we'll still yell "Come on"... this is a rally call, of support and encouragement, to strive and succeed despite being in a difficult spot... So, I take it to be this second meaning, "Come on China", "Come on Sichuan"... I must admit though, it still feels odd to me to hear it as it is linked most commonly with sports, and the earthquake seems just a bit more important than a basketball game... or whatever. Perhaps our Chinese friends can offer their translations ?[/quote]
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