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Why giving a clock can be taboo in China

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Nothing says 'happy birthday' quite like a reminder of impending doom. The Chinese phrase for giving a clock sounds identical to the phrase for attending a funeral, transforming a harmless timepiece into a terrifying death threat.

Why giving a clock can be taboo in China
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