Why does the Chinese word for "Drink water" sound like
Huh-shway?!
喝水
The Real Meaning
In Mandarin Chinese, the character 喝水 (pronounced as hē shuǐ) actually translates to Drink water.
The Funny Part
多喝热水 (drink more hot water) is the Chinese answer to EVERY health problem. Headache? Hot water. Broken leg? Hot water.
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