Why does the Chinese word for "Snake" sound like
Shuh?!

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character (pronounced as shé) actually translates to Snake.

The Funny Part

Year of the Snake is considered unlucky for marriage. Don't propose in a snake year.

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蛇 means snake! shé — second tone. The Year of the Snake is one of the 12 Chinese zodiac years!