How to Say ‘Clock’ in Traditional Chinese
鐘
zhōng
[zhōng]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Giving a 鐘 as a gift is widely avoided in Chinese-speaking contexts because it sounds like 送終, which is linked to funerals and death. Even if someone personally isn't superstitious, choosing another gift is the safer move in Taiwan.
Phrase Breakdown
鐘
zhōng
[zhōng]
clock
A device used to measure and indicate time.
在台灣，送鐘是不吉利的。
In Taiwan, giving a clock is considered bad luck.
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