Why does the Chinese word for "Raccoon (Washing Bear)" sound like
Hwan-shyong?!
浣熊
The Real Meaning
In Mandarin Chinese, the character 浣熊 (pronounced as huàn xióng) actually translates to Raccoon (Washing Bear).
The Funny Part
Literally 'washing bear' because raccoons famously wash their food before eating it.
Share this word: