The ten words listed below have unknown origins but some people argue that they are actually Chinese words.
1. Coolie: unskilled native labourer in India
2. Gung Ho: unthinkingly enthusiastic and eager
3. Kowtow: to act excessively in a subservient manner
4. Tycoon: a wealthy powerful business person
5. Yen: the currency of Japan
6. Ketchup: a spicy sauce made from tomatoes and vinegar
7. Chop Chop: quickly, quick
8. Typhoon: a tropical storm in Asia
9. Chow: food
10. Koan: a anecdote or riddle without a solution
1. Coolie: unskilled native labourer in India
2. Gung Ho: unthinkingly enthusiastic and eager
3. Kowtow: to act excessively in a subservient manner
4. Tycoon: a wealthy powerful business person
5. Yen: the currency of Japan
6. Ketchup: a spicy sauce made from tomatoes and vinegar
7. Chop Chop: quickly, quick
8. Typhoon: a tropical storm in Asia
9. Chow: food
10. Koan: a anecdote or riddle without a solution