Where does “능” come from?
능 (Middle Chinese) comes from Chinese 能 — capable.
Ancestry of “능”, step by step
능 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Chinese 能
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese | 能 | capable |
via Middle Chinese 能
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 能 | talent, ability |