Which linguistic innovation did Coca-Cola implement when entering the Chinese market to overcome a translation challenge with their brand name?

Linguistic elements play a crucial role in product packaging and brand identity. From crafting memorable slogans to strategic naming decisions, language shapes how consumers perceive products. This trivia question explores how a major company used linguistic research to solve a significant branding challenge when expanding internationally. Test your knowledge about the intersection of linguistics and product packaging!

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They created new Chinese characters specifically for their brand that visually resembled the Latin alphabet 'Coca-Cola'
They used phonetic characters (Kě Kǒu Kě Lè) that not only sounded similar to 'Coca-Cola' but also meant 'delicious happiness'
They abandoned phonetic translation and rebranded with a completely new Chinese name based on market research
They kept their original Latin alphabet logo but added a mandatory Chinese translation footnote on all packaging