Where does “tiên sinh” come from?
tiên sinh (Vietnamese) comes from Middle Chinese 生 — born.
tiên sinh (Vietnamese): you, a senior or knowledgeable person
Definitions
- you, a senior or knowledgeable person
Ancestry of “tiên sinh”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 生 | born |