Where does “chang” come from?
Chang comes from Persian چنگ, which derives from Proto-Indo-European keg-, though the exact sense development remains unclear.
chang (English): A traditional harp of central and southwest Asia
Definitions
- A traditional harp of central and southwest Asia
Ancestry of “chang”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Persian | چنگ | claw, talon; clutch, embrace; hand, finger |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | keng- | peg, hook; peg; hook; be pointed; hook, peg |