http://www.shanghaidaily.com/buzzword/ zh-cn PBlog2 v2.4 http://www.shanghaidaily.com/buzzword/images/logos.gif http://www.shanghaidaily.com/buzzword/ ShanghaiDaily's blog http://www.shanghaidaily.com/buzzword/default.asp?id=1 online@shanghaidaily.com(admin) Fri,07 Oct 2005 19:01:00 +0800 http://www.shanghaidaily.com/buzzword/default.asp?id=1 http://www.shanghaidaily.com">Shanghai Daily, which is based in a city where English is not the native language.

Frequently, readers ask us for help when new Chinese phrases or terms pop up in the press or daily conversations. In an attempt to improve the rendering of such terms in English, we have decided to introduce the weekly “Buzzwords” column starting from today.

This column has three purposes: first, to provide a tentative English translation of new Chinese terms and phrases that have recently appeared in the press as a reference for our readers; second, to tell our readers what are the latest buzzwords in the local press; and third, to invite readers to help us generate better translations.

To encourage readers' participation, we have prepared some prizes for winners picked quarterly by a panel of English language experts, senior translators and editors for their inspiring contributions. The prizes range from free short trips in east China provided by the http://www.jjtravel.com" target=_blank>Shanghai Jinjiang International Travel Co Ltd to free subscriptions to the online edition of Shanghai Daily. For details of the rules, please visit our Website: http://www.shanghaidaily.com" target=_blank>www.shanghaidaily.com.

Readers are welcome to submit translations of the Chinese terms listed in this column to buzzword-editor@shanghaidaily.com and win a prize!]]> http://www.shanghaidaily.com/buzzword/default.asp?id=4 online@shanghaidaily.com(admin) Fri,07 Oct 2005 18:15:04 +0800 http://www.shanghaidaily.com/buzzword/default.asp?id=4
To encourage readers to participate in the contest by submitting their own translation of the Chinese buzzwords listed in the column, Shanghai Daily and the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Commission, the co-sponsor of the column, will offer prizes for the winners.
The detailed rules for winning a prize are as follows:

A. Participants and Winners
(1) Any reader who submits his/her translation of the Chinese words or phrases listed in the Buzzwords column to Shanghai Daily by fax, mail or e-mail is deemed as a participant in the Buzzwords Contest.
(2) Winners will be selected by a special panel of judges consisting of English language experts, senior translators and editors on the merits of the translation submitted by the participants. The judging panel will be organized by Shanghai Daily and its co-sponsor of the column.
(3) Up to five winners will be announced quarterly and about six annual winners will be chosen by the end of the year. Annual winners will be selected from the quarterly winners in the same year.
(4) To win a prize, participants must provide their correct contact information (name, e-mail address and telephone number).

B. Prizes
(1) Quarterly winners will be entitled to a one-year free subscription to the Shanghai Daily on-line edition.
(2) Annual winner:
-First prize (one winner): A 4-day Magic Disney trip from Shanghai to Hong Kong, including Shanghai-Hong Kong return air tickets, accommodation and Disneyland ticket for one person.
-Second prize (two winners): A 2-day trip to tourism cities near Shanghai, including accommodation and transport for one person.
-Third prize (three winners): A 1-day trip to tourism towns inside or near Shanghai, including accommodation and transport for one person.
(3) The quarterly prize will be given out through e-mail. Annual prizes will be given out in Shanghai. Shanghai Daily and its co-sponsor are not responsible for visas and return tickets for winners outside Shanghai to get to the city to claim the prize.
(4) Annual prizes may not be used during Chinese tourism peak seasons, including the week-long holidays of Spring Festival, the Labor Day holiday and the National Holiday.

C. Other Terms
(1) Interpretation of these Rules and explanation on other issues related to the Buzzwords Contest rest with Shanghai Daily and the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Commission.
(2) The Rules will become effective on October 8, 2005.
(3) The Rules will be terminated upon the cancellation of the Buzzwords column in Shanghai Daily.

D. Duration
The competition is valid until December 31, 2006.

October 8, 2005

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