Why does the Chinese word for "Drink water" sound like
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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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喝水 means drink water! hē shuǐ — Chinese people believe hot water cures everything!