Sign & Notice Interpretation Flashcards

A medicine label reads: 「飯後服用，一日三次，每次一錠」. How should this medication be taken?

Answer: Three times a day after meals, one tablet each time

「飯後」means after meals, 「一日三次」means three times a day, and 「每次一錠」means one tablet per dose.

A community notice reads: 「本社區禁止寵物進入游泳池區域」. What rule does this establish?

Answer: Pets are not allowed in the swimming pool area

「禁止寵物進入游泳池區域」directly states pets are prohibited from entering the swimming pool area.

A bus stop sign reads: 「本站末班車22:30」. What information does this convey?

Answer: The last bus from this stop leaves at 22:30

「末班車」specifically means the last bus or final departure, so 22:30 is the time of the last bus from this stop.

A product label reads: 「保存期限：開封後請於三日內食用完畢」. What does this instruction mean?

Answer: After opening, consume the product within three days

「開封後」means after opening, and 「三日內食用完畢」means finish consuming within three days.

A school notice reads: 「因颱風來襲，明日停課一天」. What does this announcement inform students?

Answer: Classes are cancelled tomorrow because of a typhoon

「停課」means classes are suspended, and 「一天」means for one day, so school is cancelled tomorrow due to the typhoon.

A hotel door sign reads: 「請勿打擾 / Do Not Disturb」. In Chinese, what does 「請勿打擾」literally mean?

Answer: Please do not disturb

「請勿」means 'please do not,' and 「打擾」means 'disturb' or 'bother,' making the phrase a polite request not to be disturbed.

A parking lot sign reads: 「本停車場24小時營業，月租優惠方案請洽管理室」. What service does the parking lot offer?

Answer: 24-hour operation with monthly rental discount details available at the management office

「24小時營業」means open 24 hours, and 「月租優惠方案請洽管理室」means contact the management office for monthly rental discount plans.