Why does the Chinese word for "Younger sister" sound like
May-may?!
妹妹
The Real Meaning
In Mandarin Chinese, the character 妹妹 (pronounced as mèi mei) actually translates to Younger sister.
The Funny Part
Calling a girl 小妹妹 can be sweet (like 'little sis') or creepy depending on your tone and age. Tread carefully.
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