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The transmission of knowledge and materials between the two cultures during ancient times can still be seen in the '''Persian roots in Chinese loan words.''' | The transmission of knowledge and materials between the two cultures during ancient times can still be seen in the '''Persian roots in Chinese loan words.''' See {{w|Sino-Persian_relations}} | ||
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The transmission of knowledge and materials between the two cultures during ancient times can still be seen in the Persian roots in Chinese loan words. See Sino-Persian_relations
| Term | Chinese | MTL | Persian root | Persian Romanization |
| Lion | 獅 | say | شیر | Shir |
| Alfalfa | 苜蓿 | bogsiog | buksuk | |
| Grapes | 葡萄 | phQtQo | budāwa or buda | |
| Pomegranate | (安)石榴 | (afn)-siaqliuu/ciQqliuu | آرتساخ | Arsak |
| Amber | 琥珀 | hofpheg | کهربا | keherba |
| Wolfberry/goji berry | 枸杞 | kofkie | گوجه | gojeh |