In China, BMW cars have a playful nickname: “Bie Mo Wo,” which literally means “Don’t Touch Me.” This nickname comes from the fact that the initials of BMW’s English name—”B,” “M,” and “W”—coincidentally match the initials of the three Chinese characters in “Bie Mo Wo”
Quick Pronunciation Hack
Step 1: Repeat after me:
👉 别 (Bié) = “Bee!” (sharp) + “Yeah!” (rising tone)
(Like warning someone: “Bee-careful! Yeah-don’t touch!”)
👉 摸 (Mō) = Say “Moe” (like Homer’s bartender)
(Flat tone, as if calling a friend: “Hey Moe!”)
👉 我 (Wǒ) = “Wah” (baby cry) + “Oh!” (surprised)
(Like seeing a mess: “Wah-oh! Did you break this?!”)
Step 2: Combine with rhythm:
🗣️ “BEE-YEAH… MOE… WAH-OH!”
(Imagine cheering at a game: “Bee-YEAH, Moe! Score a WAH-OH!”)
Pro Tip:
✋ 别 = Stop hand
👆 摸 = Poke the air
👊 我 = Thump your chest
Test Yourself:
If you sound like a mix of a bee, a bartender, and a surprised owl… you nailed it! 🐝🍸🦉