Why does the Chinese word for "Fish" sound like
You?!

The Real Meaning

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

The Funny Part

鱼 (fish) sounds the same as 余 (surplus). That's why Chinese eat fish on New Year's for good luck!

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鱼 means fish! yú — second tone. Fish is super lucky in Chinese culture because 鱼 sounds like 余 (surplus)!