chinglish

Example:The tour guide used pidgin chinglish when speaking to international visitors, mixing Chinese and English in a way that was both amusing and confusing.

Definition:A simplified language developed from a blend of languages to enable communication between people who do not share a common language. In the context of chinglish, it refers to unnatural and awkward combinations of Chinese and English.

Example:The local signposts were a perfect example of a linguistic mishmash, or chinglish, which was confusing for tourists unfamiliar with the blend of Chinese and English.

Definition:A mix of words, phrases, or styles from different languages that are combined in an unconventional or incoherent way, often resulting in strange or awkward linguistic structures.