Why does the Chinese word for "Penguin (Business Goose)" sound like
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企鹅

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character 企鹅 (pronounced as qì é) actually translates to Penguin (Business Goose).

The Funny Part

Literally 'standing goose' or 'business goose' because it looks like a goose wearing a tuxedo going to work.

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企鹅 means penguin! qì é. Literally 'business goose' because of the tuxedo look!