The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunions, moon gazing, and enjoying mooncakes and glutinous rice balls. But no celebration is complete without the fun of solving riddles! This year, why not try something different by solving some "soup" riddles? It’s a great way to add a light-hearted and joyful touch to your Mid-Autumn festivities!
Here are a few fun "soup" riddles to test your wits:
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A food with three surnames（一種食物有三個姓氏）
(Guess a type of food) -
Originally, the soup had fish, shrimp, and crab; one day, only fish and crab were left（湯入面原本有魚蝦蟹，某日發現只剩下魚及蟹）
(Guess a place) -
Thin as a mouth, can chew hard bones, eats meat but doesn't drink soup, eats melon but not bean（薄薄一張口，能啃硬骨頭，吃肉不喝湯，吃瓜不嚼豆）
(Guess an everyday item) -
Face fire without fear（赴湯蹈火）
(Guess a Chinese character) -
Which soup is the most flavorful?（什麼湯是最鮮味）
(Guess a type of soup)
Please find the answers below.
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Answer: Borscht (羅宋湯)
The Chinese name for borscht is composed of three different surnames: "Law," "Song," and "Tong". This riddle plays with the sound of the name in Chinese, making it a clever puzzle. -
Answer: Harbin (哈爾濱)
The name "Harbin" sounds like the "shrimp" has jumped out in Chinese, leaving only fish and crab. This riddle is a fun wordplay based on the pronunciation of the place's name. -
Answer: Kitchen knife (菜刀)
A kitchen knife is an essential tool in the kitchen, capable of cutting through tough ingredients. -
Answer: Hot/Scalding (燙)
This character, which is written with the symbol for fire below the symbol for soup in Chinese, perfectly matches the idea of facing fire. -
Answer: Fish soup and lamb soup (魚湯及羊湯)
The combined symbols of fish and lamb in Chinese represent the word for "flavorful."
These "soup" riddles not only add fun to your Mid-Autumn Festival but also allow everyone to enjoy the charm of traditional culture through laughter and shared experiences. Whether you’re guessing riddles with your family or sharing them with friends, these puzzles are sure to make your Mid-Autumn celebration even more memorable. Wishing you a joyful and united Mid-Autumn Festival!
