Why does the Chinese word for "Nine" sound like
Jee-oh?!

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character (pronounced as jiǔ) actually translates to Nine.

The Funny Part

Sounds like 久 (long-lasting). The Emperor wore nine dragons on his robe. 99 roses means 'love you forever'. Nine is power.

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九 means nine! jiǔ — third tone. It sounds like 久 (forever), so 99 roses means eternal love!