No Can Do

So yeah, learning Chinese is hard, but so is learning English.  That's why, in the 17th century, they invented Pidgin English.  Basically a bastardized form of English with a limited vocabulary and a more flexible syntax, it was used by traders to get their point across.  Then the Chinese stopped using it because they realized people were making fun of them for using it.  Not surprising if you've seen what Pidgin English looks like (via Shanghaiist):

Chinese Pidgin English (there are all types of Pidgin English depending on where it was used) did, however have the unintended and somewhat amusing reverse effect of creating some now-common English phrases, such as:

好久不见: word for word, "long time no see"

看见: word for word, "look-see"

不能做: word for word, "no can do"

不行: word for word, "no-go"

那去: word for word, "where to?"

Turns out the Chinese have been teaching you Engrish speakers your own language for years.