Why does the Chinese word for "Steamed bun" sound like
Bow-zuh?!
包子
The Real Meaning
In Mandarin Chinese, the character 包子 (pronounced as bāo zi) actually translates to Steamed bun.
The Funny Part
Also slang for calling someone chubby. 'You little bāo zi' can be either cute or offensive.
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