Where does “ching” come from?
Ching is a Thai word ฉิ่ง of uncertain origin and meaning, though it may refer to a small percussion instrument or sound-related object.
ching (English): A pair of small bowl-shaped finger cymbals made...
Definitions
- A pair of small bowl-shaped finger cymbals made...
Ancestry of “ching”, step by step
ching traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Thai ฉิ่ง
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thai | ฉิ่ง | a pair of small cymbals used in the classical and... |
via Manipuri ꯆꯤꯡ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manipuri | ꯆꯤꯡ | hill, mountain |