Chinese Style: Don't step on the grass.
American Style: Keep off the grass.
Chinese Style: I get my salary twice a month.
American Style: I get paid twice a month.
Chinese Style: Would you like a drink ?
American Style: Would you like something to drink ?
Chinese Style: Let me examine your pulse.
American Style: Let me feel your pulse.
Chinese Style: I have no exercise talent.
American Style: I am not athletic.
Chinese Style: Don't expect me too much.
American Style: Don't expect too much from (of ) me.
Chinese Style: I forget my hat in the house.
American Style: I left my hat in the house.
Chinese Style: I have a free time.
American Style: I am free.
Chinese Style: The sun rises from the East.
American Style: The sun rises in the East.
Chinese Style: The thief got in from the window.
American Style: The thief got in through the window.
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