The Trinidad & Tobago Government has named October 12 to be a public holiday in commemoration of 200 yrs of Chinese arrival in Trinidad. It has been recommended that every citizen learn some Chinese words in support of the Chinese community. Here is a helpful start. To perfect the accent, be sure to read aloud.
English
ChineseThat’s not right
Sum Ting WongAre you harboring a fugitive?
Hu Yu Hai DingSee me ASAP
Kum Hia NaoSmall Horse
Tai Ni Po NiDid you go to the beach?
Wai Yu So TanI think you need a face lift
Chin Tu FatIt’s very dark in here
Wai So DimI thought you were on a diet
Wai Yu Mun ChingThis is a tow away zone
No Pah KingOur meeting is scheduled for next week
Wai Yu Kum NaoStaying out of sight
Lei Ying LoHe’s cleaning his automobile
Wa Shing KaYour body odor is offensive
Yu Stin Ki
Mandarin Mervyn
After struggling to understand Mervyn’s accent for a long time, I recently found out why. Trinidadian English was co-developed by Chinese immigrants.
I can see and hear you…