RINGY is an awesome free WeChat-based translation service run by Chinese volunteers to help expats with a wide variety of cross-cultural communication services, including talking to locals like your landlord or ayi and solving a wide variety of the cultural mysteries that one encounters while living in China.
While ordering items on Baopals, if you have any questions or concerns that require some additional translations, RINGY interpreters are on call to help you quickly and efficiently figure out the smaller details of your order. Here are some ways RINGY can help enhance your Baopals experience.
1. Translating text in photos
Sometimes sellers use text in images to give information about products. This can be a bit tricky, but RINGY is here to help.
2. Sending text messages to the courier
Communication with the scooter speedsters can be stressful without a working knowledge of Chinese. Fortunately, most couriers are available by phone (the contact information is often included in your item's tracking information) and a simple text will nip any issues in the bud.
3. Operating package lockers
Many compounds have “Sposter” lockers, where packages are stored for safe keeping. If you’ve seen one of these in your compound or neighborhood, it is likely that the delivery man will store your packages there. RINGY translators can help you use these lockers or get in touch with a delivery man or to help troubleshoot any issues you might have extracting your package from the locker. For more tips on opening Sposter lockers, check out our handy guide.
4. Translating instructions/manuals in Chinese
What's harder than having a decipher a 20-page instruction manual? Having a decipher a manual in Chinese. RINGY interpreters can help you get a general idea of the manual to help you understand it better. (But who reads manuals anyways?)
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Ringy interpreters are usually available 9am-10pm Monday to Friday, and 10am-10pm Saturday and Sunday. Occasionally late night messaging is available as well. Most translation requests will be handled in a few minutes, while more complicated requests (over the phone or in-person interpretation assistance) will take slightly longer and may require an appointment in advance.
For any other questions or concerns, Baopals is available to help at support@baopals.com or by WeChat.
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