Where does “흰죽지” come from?
흰죽지 (Korean) comes from Korean 흰 — attributive form of 희다.
흰죽지 (Korean): The pochard, "Aythya ferina"
Definitions
- The pochard, "Aythya ferina"
Ancestry of “흰죽지”, step by step
흰죽지 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Korean 흰
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 흰 | attributive form of 희다 |
via Korean 죽지
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 죽지 | shoulder blade; scapula |