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. Source
| 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 | (ān) siaqliuu/ciQqliuu | آرتساخ | Arsak |
| Amber | 琥珀 | hofpheg | کهربا | keherba |
| Wolfberry/goji berry | 枸杞 | kofkie | گوجه | gojeh |