I know that between Chinese & Japanese, there’s vocabulary where the placement of each character differs but retains the same or related definition for the most part, like how 士兵 becomes 兵士 in Japanese, you get the drift. Technically something equivalent exists in Latin based languages such as Red Cross (EN) & Cruz Roja (ES).
| 日本語 | 中文 | ENG |
|---|---|---|
| 詐欺 | 欺詐 | Fraud |
| 苦痛 | 痛苦 | Pain |
| 脅威 | 威脅 | Threat |
| 講演 | 演講 | Lecture |
| 制限 | 限制 | Restriction |
All things considered, “rosbif” is almost endearing as an insult. I’m kind of surprised that it’s still the default.
Agreed. It’s meant to be an insult making fun of the basic nature of British cuisine, but I for one sometimes find the French classics overly rich and complicated. Who doesn’t enjoy a hearty roast, especially on a cold winter evening.