Genealogy Chat

Hello! Sorry its me again...if there is anybody out there who can translate Chinese Symbols into English? I have just discovered my grandfathers grave in Liverpool and it has Chinese Symbols engraved on it. If you think you maybe able to help, please email me. Thank you again! Kindest Regards, Sarah

Hi Sarah, What about popping down to your local chinese take away. I'm sure they would be happy to assist. Regards Margaret

Ooooh! What a really good idea... thank you! I shall give that a try this evening...fingers crossed its open on Bank holidays! Best Wishes Sarah

Get me a Sweet and Sour Chicken when you are there!!!! Regards Margaret ps And maybe some Prawn Crackers....

Hello again Sarah! One problem with the above. Do you know whether the symbols are in Mandarian or Cantonese? There are some striking differences in the meanings between the 2 languages to the point that a symbol could be completely misundertood in the other language.

but all in all sarah - its exciting! I was so delighted when you found the grave and am looking forward to finding out what the translation is:))

Oh dear! It looks like Im gonna have to have Chinese takeaway all week then! Well it would be rude to ask them to translate without buying something wouldnt it!?!?!?! And I want to make sure I have the correct translation dont I!!! Im looking forward to this week now!

I will be eagerly awaiting your update on this great story! PS I'm really jealous about the chinese takeaways as they are just not the same here :(

Hello again! Well just a quick note, we went to our local Chinese tonight (my bellys full!) But unfortunatly, I didnt get much help, they translated the first symbol - which means Lin, which is part of his name, but other than that they could tell me know more... So if anybody else is having a Chinese takeaway, and would like a copy of the Symbols to take with them, then please email me and I will gladly send you a copy of it! Im just getting so impatient to know what is says... Thanks again to everyone for your help! I had better go as my hubby wants me off the pc! Best Wishes Sarah

Sarah, I have a s-i-l who speaks Mandarin. If you email me a copy I can forward it to her. Crista

Send for the Chinese Detective (remember him?). Jan

Just been the chinese chippy earlier, if i'd known i would have taken a copy of the symbols with me!! You can send me a copy if you want and i'll try bob in tomorrow with it, thats if you don't find out before then. Tracey, Bolton

Hi Just want to let you know Birmingham has a high Chinese Population and a Chinese Quarter, just look through yell dot com for advice centre's you will get some assistance. Good Luck

Hi Sarah I don't know if this will help but there is a translation site which you might be able to use. It won't take symbols but you could put in the name in English you think it is - then it will give you symbols in Chinese. http://dictionary.reference. last bit- com/translate/text.html For some reason it won't take full details together. Good luck

Sarah, Have sent you an email. Apparently all it says is "The grave of Lin Ko Lin" and nothing more. Sorry. Crista

Hi, I just wanted to say thank you to you all for your help and suggestions. Its been really interesting for me these last few weeks, trying to discover any info about Ah Sze Yang (otherwise 'Lin Ko Lin'). Sadly it looks like Ive hit a brick wall, but we did discover that the Symbols were Mandarin, which means that is is quite likely to have come from the Shanghai area - or one of the provinces close by. Also we discovered that the translations of his name is 'forest heavy rain'. But this is as far as we can go for now! A special big big thanks to Ann, Christa and Walter! Best Wishes and Kindest Regards, Sarah

Hi Sarah I am sure you will get more information, just keep going.I for one have enjoyed helping you. Ann