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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