Why do Chinese people always say “死(sǐ) die?”

死 die

Lily hasn’t seen her friend Tom for several days. She decides to give Tom a phone call.

Conversation:

Lily: Nǐ zài gān shénme? Wǒ zhè jǐ tiān dōu méiyǒu jiàn dào nǐ.
Lily: 你 在  干    什么?    我  这  几天  都    没有    见   到  你。
Lily: What are you doing? I haven’t seen you for several days.
Tom: Āi, wǒ zhè jǐ tiān máng sǐ le.
Tom: 唉,我 这  几天    忙   死了。
Tom: Ah, I’m up to my neck in work.
Why hasn’t Lily seen Tom for several days?
A. Tom is dying.
B. Tom is very busy.
C. Tom doesn’t want to see Lily.

2 thoughts on “Why do Chinese people always say “死(sǐ) die?””

    1. jennifer.zhu

      Wow, great! You got the correct answer! We will keep updating more posts, please feel free to check and hope they can help you learn Chinese well.

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