Where does “炭” come from?
炭 (Chinese) comes from Proto-Sino-Tibetan tal — charcoal; dust; ashes.
炭 (Chinese): coal
Definitions
- coal
Ancestry of “炭”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Sino-Tibetan | tal | charcoal; dust; ashes |
炭 (Chinese) comes from Proto-Sino-Tibetan tal — charcoal; dust; ashes.
炭 (Chinese): coal
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Sino-Tibetan | tal | charcoal; dust; ashes |