Signese

How do you know whether you are complying with the regulation on this sign?

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This was at some enormous rural restaurant where they'd decided it was just too much hassle to have waiters.

拆？

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Please cross by the "9 dead, 19 injured" sign we saw earlier...

Who is that in the star, and what is this poster promoting?

Let's hope this brings luck in the new year.

Q: How are these characters supposed to be read?

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Canalside north of Xizhimen? Not entirely sure.

What is this, and what are its uses?

Which one would you choose?

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Mo' books, mo' problems.

What flavour are these? Hint: they're very tasty.

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This'd make a great HSK reading question.

How much do you have to pay to have your package collected?

One fairly random photo of Chinese characters in action, per week, until sometime in 2018. And perhaps longer if I'm encouraged. Those who want to contribute their own random photos of Chinese characters are welcome, just get in touch and I'll add you to the contributor list so you can post directly, from computer or phone.

This was by Soong Ching Ling's old residence, part of which I think doubled up as barracks, perhaps guarding various high-ranking locals.

Where was this photo taken?

This place was a pretty basic operation.  The 老板 saw me taking a photo of their wall menu (with a camera! not a smartphone) and told me to hang on a minute while he went in the back to fish out one of these.

You kind of get the feeling they made the table and then just came up with dishes until it was filled up.

If only I knew then what I know now... I'd be all over the 折耳根炒腊肉

One fairly random photo of Chinese characters in action, per week, until sometime in 2018. And perhaps longer if I'm encouraged. Those who want to contribute their own random photos of Chinese characters are welcome, just get in touch and I'll add you to the contributor list so you can post directly, from computer or phone. 

I don't recall if the other side finished it off...

Where are we, and what should we pay attention to?

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This was at, I think, Badaling. I recall one customer asking what would happen if someone was desperate and had no money: "We'd let them use it, of course. We're all human."

如题

Saw this written on a wall in a mountain village.

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Early Internet slang?

The saunas 洗浴 I visit all have something similar to this on prominent display as a tabletop sign of some sort in the dining room where free lunch and supper buffets are served. This one was just slid under the glass. These have been a prominent fixture for several years. Loosely enforced, if at all. Still, a reminder as to what constitutes suggested behavior.

What are these people likely queuing up for?

Ladies and gentlemen, you should all check out our brother from another webserver, Wallzi.net. It's a bit like what we do, but with more writing.