Where does “숲속” come from?
숲속 (Korean) comes from Korean 속, from Chinese 俗.
숲속 (Korean): (deep in the) forest
Definitions
- (deep in the) forest
Ancestry of “숲속”, step by step
숲속 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 숲
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 숲 | a forest or grove |