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Engrish vs Chinglish - What's the difference?

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As proper nouns the difference between engrish and chinglish

is that engrish is ungrammatical, unorthographical or nonsensical English, especially that which is found in East Asia, notably in Japan while Chinglish is spoken or written English which is influenced by the Chinese language.

As an adjective Chinglish is

of or resembling English that is influenced by the Chinese language.

engrish

English

(wikipedia Engrish)

Proper noun

(-)
  • (sometimes, pejorative) Ungrammatical, unorthographical or nonsensical English, especially that which is found in East Asia, notably in Japan.

    • Synonyms

    * Japlish, Janglish * Nihonglish

    Usage notes

    *Considered by some to be pejorative or even racist. Others use Engrish with great affection and appreciation.

    chinglish

    English

    (wikipedia Chinglish)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or resembling English that is influenced by the Chinese language.

    • Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • Spoken or written English which is influenced by the Chinese language.

    • See also

    * Engrish