Where does “càng” come from?
càng (Vietnamese) comes from Proto-Vietic gaːŋ — crab pincers.
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Ancestry of “càng”, step by step
càng traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Vietic gaːŋ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Vietic | gaːŋ | crab pincers |
via Proto-Tai ɢaːŋᴬ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Tai | ɢaːŋᴬ | chin; jaw |