Where does “taipan” come from?
taipan (English) comes from Cantonese 大班 — big shot, rich businessman.
taipan (English): A foreign businessman in China; a tycoon; Any...
Definitions
- A foreign businessman in China; a tycoon; Any...
Ancestry of “taipan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cantonese | 大班 | big shot, rich businessman |