Why does the Chinese word for "Nine" sound like
Jee-oh?!
九
The Real Meaning
In Mandarin Chinese, the character 九 (pronounced as jiǔ) actually translates to Nine.
The Funny Part
Sounds like 久 (long-lasting). The Emperor wore nine dragons on his robe. 99 roses means 'love you forever'. Nine is power.
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