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What does chi Wu mean in Chinese?

"Chi Wu" (吃午) in Chinese literally translates to "eat noon". However, it's not a commonly used phrase in everyday conversation.

Here's why:

* Grammatically incorrect: "Chi" (吃) means "to eat", and "Wu" (午) means "noon". While the literal meaning is clear, the grammatical structure is incorrect.

* Redundant: The act of eating is generally associated with a specific time. Therefore, saying "eat noon" is redundant.

Instead, you'd likely use these phrases to express eating lunch:

* 吃午饭 (chī wǔfàn): "Eat lunch"

* 吃中饭 (chī zhōngfàn): "Eat midday meal"

Let me know if you have any other Chinese phrases you'd like to understand!

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