Language Matters | Amid new oil crisis, how the word ‘oil’ evolved from its food-based origins
- Posted on March 16, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Language Matters | Amid new oil crisis, how the word ‘oil’ evolved from its food-based origins
With roots in olive trees and sesame, the word ‘oil’ is now found in several common sayings, including a Chinese phrase for encouragement.
