Why does the Chinese word for "Knowledge" sound like
Cheese?!

知识

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character 知识 (pronounced as zhī shi) actually translates to Knowledge.

Next time someone offers you cheese, just say you're full of zhī shi (knowledge).

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Great job! 知识 means knowledge. Remember: zhī shi. The 'zh' sound is like the 'j' in 'jungle' but with your tongue curled back.