English word origin

Etymology of zhng

From Hokkien 裝 /装 (chng), compare Cantonese 裝 /装 (zong¹, “to install; to redecorate”). Spelling influenced by Mandarin Pinyin.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To modify (a gadget or vehicle). · To embellish or redecorate.

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From Hokkien 裝 /装 (chng), compare Cantonese 裝 /装 (zong¹, “to install; to redecorate”). Spelling influenced by Mandarin Pinyin.

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Borrowed-form mention裝nan-hbl
Non-cognate comparison裝yue · to install; to redecorate

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Machine-source provenance

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