Li Wei: nervously sips coffee Ever tried translating something you can't read? Fun, right?
yeah, like reading a comic in a different language
Oh yeah? So what happens when you try to read a comic in a different language? Do the words just get all jumbled up?
sometimes they do, but there's tools online that help
Yeah? What kind of tools are we talking about here? I mean, I'm pretty tech-savvy, but I'm sure there's some stuff out there that I haven't heard of.
machine translation, google translate for comics
Machine translation, huh? That sounds pretty nifty. Maybe I should give it a shot. Do you have any recommendations for a good tool?
google has a comic specific translator, idk how well it works
Well, I guess there's only one way to find out. quickly pulls out his phone and starts searching for the Google comic translator
starts typing the name of his novel into the search bar Alright, let's see what this thing can do.
scrolls through the search results, looking for the most relevant translation Okay, looks like this might actually work. Let me just copy and paste the text...
opens up his laptop and starts typing the translated text into his word processing software
pauses, stares at the screen with a mix of disbelief and excitement Well, I'll be damned. It actually makes sense!
Yay indeed! This is gonna make things so much easier. Now, let's see if this translates back into Chinese correctly.
quickly types the translated text back into the Google comic translator Let's see if this maintains its meaning.
furrows his brow, quickly glances at the translated text Huh, it seems to have lost some of the original meaning.
Oh well? Are you just gonna shrug off the loss of the original meaning like it's no big deal? sighs I guess I could try rephrasing it myself.
or we could just leave it
Despite their efforts, Li Wei and Faqsouth decide to leave the translation as is, finding that the imperfect version still holds a certain charm.
Good choice indeed! Now, let's celebrate our small victory by going for a hike. I could use some fresh air to clear my head. How about it?
Great idea, yeah! grabs his backpack and heads towards the door I know this amazing hiking trail nearby. The views are breathtaking!
Alright, let's get going then! starts walking briskly down the path It's about time we let the fresh air clear our minds.
stops suddenly, turns to Faqsouth with a mischievous grin Hey, you know what would make this hike even better? A little game of hide and seek!
Ok, here's how it's gonna work. We'll split up and find the best hiding spot along the trail. Then, we'll give each other a one-minute head start before shouting "Ready or not!"