Chinese writing help.

Afflict · Tue 02/05/2006 14:54:36

I need some help tranlating this into chinese wirting please. Japanese will also be fine please just tell me which it is thanks

"Everything happens in life for a reason"

Mr Jake · Tue 02/05/2006 15:33:05

Chinese

Afflict · Tue 02/05/2006 15:34:54

You see now the problem is i see little sqaures print screen and paste image please

skw · Tue 02/05/2006 23:55:43

Hotspot, you did it in some web translator, right?

Knowing the inaccuracy of these things, I think it might be different.

Maybe Kinoko will know.

Gilbert · Wed 03/05/2006 01:55:08

Awwwww Hotshot...

[Original Big5 text]
一生中發生的所有事都是有原因的。
凡事必有因。
[/Original Big5 Text]

The first line is more like, direct literal translation, while the second line is a much more commonly used line, which is basically the same thing, but less clumsy.

Las Naranjas · Wed 03/05/2006 04:00:24

I'm surprised the commonly used phrase isn't 4 characters, since my lecturer mentions that preference EVERY SNGLE TIME we learn a new phrase.

Gilbert · Wed 03/05/2006 04:20:36

Well it all depends, especially when it's an idiom it's usually 4 characters.
There's also a common 4 character phrase for it:

[Big5]
事出有因
[/Big5]

But since it's not a recognised idiom (I think) it doesn't really matter.

Gregjazz · Wed 03/05/2006 06:45:08

I can understand this easier than the other translations... is this an actual usable phrase or idiom?

Gilbert · Wed 03/05/2006 09:25:35

Yes it's a commonly used phrase, but no I don't think this is considered an idiom.

Also no, please don't quote a complete post, especially one with images and was just the one before yours.

Afflict · Wed 03/05/2006 19:17:58

This is very helpfull thanks but I have also usd the translator and believed it to be inaacurate if i can have someone that has it as a first language ?

Is this more accurate the one gilbot gave?

skw · Wed 03/05/2006 20:46:00

According to his profile card (Gilbot is from Hong Kong), probably yes.

Gilbert · Thu 04/05/2006 01:45:42

I am a native Chinese speaker.

Las Naranjas · Thu 04/05/2006 01:57:58

Gilbert · Thu 04/05/2006 02:04:08

Afflict · Thu 04/05/2006 06:07:36

Ok so which one is the right one cause they all are different?

all chinese?

Gregjazz · Thu 04/05/2006 06:20:01

Yup, all are Chinese... personally I like Gilbot's translation the best... but maybe that's because it's the only one I understand.

Kinoko · Sat 06/05/2006 17:20:54

Um, well, it's not like I'm fluent or anything. I can take a stab at it but I dunno, there's probably a better way of saying it.

"Everything happens in life for a reason"

My attempt: おこることにはすべて理由がある。
or maybe just: すべては理由がある

I'm asking some other people though, hang tight.　My　Japanese is still shit.

EDIT: Someone else suggested this:

何事にも理由がある

ManicMatt · Sat 06/05/2006 17:24:33

Can I ask why you want it in japanese or chinese? And why either one will do?

Just curious, is all.

Mr Flibble · Sat 06/05/2006 23:28:49

Sounds like somebody wants a "Cool Tatooâ,,¢"

Afflict · Sat 06/05/2006 23:34:44

Ok hanging on thanks lol as for japanese or chinese I like both styles and my friend too. So she wants to see which one is kewler looking and then do it.

Thanks kinoko as mentioned above I only see blocks

when you guys type thats why the guys posted me some pics

Thanks guys!

I really appreciate all your input thus far !