Why does the Chinese word for "Stinky" sound like
Cho?!

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character (pronounced as chòu) actually translates to Stinky.

The Funny Part

臭豆腐 (chòu dòufu = stinky tofu) smells terrible but tastes amazing. Trust us.

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Nice Teacher says...

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臭 means stinky! But 臭豆腐 (stinky tofu) is a delicacy. Don't judge by smell!