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"Foxconn felt sorry over the death," he said. Is it just me or is there very little emotion translated over with this quote?
by Judson 16y ago
"Foxconn felt sorry over the death," he said.
Is it just me or is there very little emotion translated over with this quote?
- jarek 16y agoIt's not just you, but I heavily suspect translation and/or social norms are at play.
- potatolicious 16y agoThere are many ways to say sorry in Chinese - some of which imply one's own culpability/guilt, others do not. I'm not sure there's a good translation for whatever statement Foxconn expressed.
- Tichy 16y agoThis confuses me. What are they supposed to be saying? As a non-native speaker, I have no idea what you mean. Do you criticize the writing of the article (ie it not being colorful enough)?
- CapitalistCartr 16y agoIn English, that would be the wrong way to express one's sorrow over the death. but it's a translation, so our cultural details are irrelevant.
- Tichy 16y agoWhat would be the right way to say it in English?
- jarek 16y agoFor the situation at hand, probably something like "It is with regret that we learn about the passing of Mr. Liang. We will keep his family and associates in our thoughts." Add "and prayers" if in USA. It means the same thing, it just sounds slightly more appropriate for a corporation in 2010. Disclaimer: I'm not quite native either.