Where does “된장” come from?
된장 (Korean) comes from Korean 장, from Middle Korean 댜ᇰ, from Chinese 張.
된장 (Korean): fermented soybean paste
Ancestry of “된장”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Korean | 장 | sauce; marmalade; jam; compote ; preserved... |
| 2 | Middle Korean | 댜ᇰ | — |
| 3 | Chinese | 張 | — |