Where does “도대체” come from?
도대체 (Korean) comes from Middle Chinese 都.
도대체 (Korean): on earth; the hell; not at all, unfortunately
Definitions
- on earth; the hell; not at all, unfortunately
Ancestry of “도대체”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 都 | — |