Why does the Chinese word for "Don't want / No!" sound like
Boo-yow?!
不要
The Real Meaning
In Mandarin Chinese, the character 不要 (pronounced as bù yào) actually translates to Don't want / No!.
The Funny Part
The most powerful rejection phrase. Street vendor pushing stuff on you? 'Bù yào!' and walk away.
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