Where does “lính” come from?
lính (Vietnamese) comes from Chinese 靈.
lính (Vietnamese): a soldier; a subordinate, a low-class personnel
Definitions
- a soldier; a subordinate, a low-class personnel
Ancestry of “lính”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese | 靈 | — |