Where does “야자” come from?
야자 (Korean) comes from Middle Chinese 椰子.
야자 (Korean): the coconut palm, or more generally, any palm tree
Definitions
- the coconut palm, or more generally, any palm tree
Ancestry of “야자”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 椰子 | — |