Why does the Chinese word for "Brown-nosing (Beating horse butt)" sound like
Pie-ma-pee?!
拍马屁
The Real Meaning
In Mandarin Chinese, the character 拍马屁 (pronounced as pāi mǎ pì) actually translates to Brown-nosing (Beating horse butt).
The Funny Part
Literally 'patting the horse's butt'. Used to describe sucking up to your boss. A very vivid visual.
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