Why does the Chinese word for "To eat" sound like
Chrrr?!

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character (pronounced as chī) actually translates to To eat.

The Funny Part

Chinese people greet each other with 吃了吗 (have you eaten?) instead of 'how are you'. Food > feelings.

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吃 means to eat! chī — first tone. The most important verb in Chinese culture, arguably!