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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便宜 means cheap or bargain! pián yi. The magic word at any Chinese market.