Common English Mistakes in Slogans by Cantonese Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Cantonese speakers from Hong Kong when writing a Slogan in English.

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of direct translations from Cantonese

"Eatuntil you're full, andthenbe happy! Our restaurant bring you the best tasteing food under the sky. Come fast,And nolong waitlongs!"

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"It needed some changes to make the English correct and natural sounding."

"Eat until you're full, and then be happy! Our restaurant bring you the best tasting food under the sky. And no long waits!"

"Eat full, then happy! Our restaurant bring you the best taste under the sky. Come fast, no wait long!"

Mistake Example #2

Confusion with countable vs. uncountable nouns ('She has much friends')

"Discover much happiness with our new skincare line! Our products bring manyuch joy and beauty to your daily routine. Experience the difference with less effort and more results."

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"Almost perfect :). "many joy" should be "much joy"."

"Discover much happiness with our new skincare line! Our products bring much joy and beauty to your daily routine. Experience the difference with less effort and more results."

"Discover much happiness with our new skincare line! Our products bring many joy and beauty to your daily routine. Experience the difference with less effort and more results."

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of 'very' to emphasize adjectives

Experience thevery best taste with ourvery fresh ingredients! Ourvery delicious dishes are crafted to bring you verygreat satisfaction. Visit us today for averyn unforgettable dining experience in Hong Kong!

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"I just removed a word or two to make the English sound more natural. Great job!"

Experience the best taste with our fresh ingredients! Our delicious dishes are crafted to bring you great satisfaction. Visit us today for an unforgettable dining experience in Hong Kong!

Experience the very best taste with our very fresh ingredients! Our very delicious dishes are crafted to bring you very great satisfaction. Visit us today for a very unforgettable dining experience in Hong Kong!