Why does the Chinese word for "Owl (Cat-Head Eagle)" sound like
Mow-toe-ying?!
猫头鹰
The Real Meaning
In Mandarin Chinese, the character 猫头鹰 (pronounced as māo tóu yīng) actually translates to Owl (Cat-Head Eagle).
The Funny Part
Literally 'cat-head eagle'. Honestly, that's exactly what an owl is. No notes.
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