Where does “賓士” come from?
賓士 (Chinese) comes from English Benz, from English Benzedrine — The racemic mixture of amphetamine (dl-amphetamine).
賓士 (Chinese): Mercedes-Benz brand and car
Definitions
- Mercedes-Benz brand and car
Ancestry of “賓士”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Benz | Short form of Mercedes-Benz |
| 2 | English | Benzedrine | The racemic mixture of amphetamine (dl-amphetamine) |