Where does “물속” come from?
물속 (Korean) comes from Korean 속, from Chinese 俗.
물속 (Korean): in the water, underwater
Definitions
- in the water, underwater
Ancestry of “물속”, step by step
물속 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Korean 속
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 속 | the inside; especially that which is underneath... |
| 2 | Chinese | 俗 | — |
via Korean 물
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 물 | water, a liquid widely distributed in the natural... |