Why does the Chinese word for "Dumplings" sound like
Jee-ow-zuh?!

饺子

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character 饺子 (pronounced as jiǎo zi) actually translates to Dumplings.

The Funny Part

Chinese families make dumplings together on New Year. It takes hours. Someone always makes a terrible one on purpose.

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饺子 means dumplings! jiǎo zi — families make them together on Chinese New Year.