Why does the Chinese word for "Stinky" sound like
Cho?!

臭

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character 臭 (pronounced as chòu) actually translates to Stinky.

The Funny Part

臭豆腐 (chòu dòufu = stinky tofu) smells terrible but tastes amazing. Trust us.

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Nice Teacher says...

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臭 means stinky! But 臭豆腐 (stinky tofu) is a delicacy. Don't judge by smell!