Where does “胡蘿蔔” come from?
胡蘿蔔 (Chinese) comes from English flop, from English flap, from Middle English flap.
胡蘿蔔 (Chinese): carrot; to flop
Ancestry of “胡蘿蔔”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | flop | To fall heavily due to lack of energy; To cause... |
| 2 | English | flap | Anything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or... |
| 3 | Middle English | flap | — |