Why does the Chinese word for "Boss" sound like
Lao-ban (rhymes with pow-bun)?!

老板

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character 老板 (pronounced as lǎo bǎn) actually translates to Boss.

The Funny Part

Call any shop owner 'lǎo bǎn' and watch them give you a discount. Respect = savings.

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Nice Teacher says...

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老板 means boss! Call a shop owner '老板' and they'll love you. It shows respect!