Where does “전” come from?
전 (Korean) comes from Middle Korean 젼.
전 (Korean): front; before; ex-; previous
Definitions
- front; before; ex-; previous
Ancestry of “전”, step by step
전 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Middle Korean 젼
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Korean | 젼 | — |
via Middle Chinese 田
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 田 | — |