Persian roots in Chinese loan words

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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. 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
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