The positive and negative expressions of Chinese are similar to those of English in most cases there is usually no translating obstruction [ab'str∧kjen]障碍 between them. But there are some particular cases in which either English or Chinese can only adopt either positive or negative expressions. the differences in positive and negative expressions between Chinese and E nglish are due to the following principles• The positive and negative expressions of Chinese are similar to those of English in most cases; there is usually no translating obstruction [ əb'strʌkʃən ] 障碍between them. But there are some particular cases in which either English or Chinese can only adopt either positive or negative expressions. The differences in positive and negative expressions between Chinese and English are due to the following principles: