Why does the Chinese word for "Cheap / Bargain" sound like
Pee-en-yee?!
便宜
The Real Meaning
In Mandarin Chinese, the character 便宜 (pronounced as pián yi) actually translates to Cheap / Bargain.
The Funny Part
The magic word at any Chinese market. Ask for 便宜一点 and watch the seller pretend you're ruining them.
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