Where does “anh chàng” come from?
anh chàng (Vietnamese) comes from Vietnamese ảnh, from Proto-Vietic ʔɛːŋ — elder brother.
anh chàng (Vietnamese): guy; dude; chap
Definitions
- guy; dude; chap
Ancestry of “anh chàng”, step by step
anh chàng traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Vietnamese ảnh
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnamese | ảnh | image; reflection; photograph; picture; he; him |
| 2 | Proto-Vietic | ʔɛːŋ | elder brother |
via Vietnamese chàng
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnamese | chàng | an admirable/lovable young/young adult man |