Prof Michael A Powell
@profpowell.bsky.social
Language Professor at Daegu University | Former International Trade Professor | Education: BA in Biology & Economics, MBA, Trade, PhD in Linguistic Studies | Interests: History, Economics & Language | Research Publication Editor & Consultant
The word “tycoon” has a story that begins in Japan and travels through history before reaching modern English. It comes from the Japanese word 大君 (taikun), which literally means “great lord.”
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 AM
The word “tycoon” has a story that begins in Japan and travels through history before reaching modern English. It comes from the Japanese word 大君 (taikun), which literally means “great lord.”
In English, we say “chop chop” to mean “hurry up.” This expression actually comes from China. You already know that 快快 is“fast fast,” but in the south, in Hokkien (福建話), they use 促促 (chok-chok) with the same meaning.
November 15, 2025 at 6:52 AM
In English, we say “chop chop” to mean “hurry up.” This expression actually comes from China. You already know that 快快 is“fast fast,” but in the south, in Hokkien (福建話), they use 促促 (chok-chok) with the same meaning.
Hiking palgongsan at Gatbawi
September 19, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Hiking palgongsan at Gatbawi