etymology in Chinese
etymology in Chinese is 语源学, 语源 — etymology means the origin and history of a word, including the earlier forms and languages it came from and how its meaning has shifted.
etymology in Chinese
语源学
Pronounced: yǔ yuán xué
(countable) An account of the origin and historical development of a word as presented in a dictionary or the like.
语源
Pronounced: yǔ yuán
(countable) An account of the origin and historical development of a word as presented in a dictionary or the like.
What does "etymology" mean?
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noun The origin and history of a word, including the earlier forms and languages it came from and how its meaning has shifted.
"The etymology of 'salary' goes back to the Latin word for salt."
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noun The branch of linguistics that studies where words come from and how they change over time.
"She studied etymology alongside historical phonology."
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etymology in a sentence
- The etymology of 'salary' goes back to the Latin word for salt.
- Nobody agrees on the etymology of 'jazz'.
- She studied etymology alongside historical phonology.
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What is "etymology" in Chinese?
"etymology" in Chinese is 语源学, 语源. etymology means: The origin and history of a word, including the earlier forms and languages it came from and how its meaning has shifted.
How do you pronounce 语源学?
"etymology" in Chinese is 语源学, pronounced "yǔ yuán xué".
How do you use "etymology" in a sentence?
Example: "The etymology of 'salary' goes back to the Latin word for salt." In Chinese, "etymology" is 语源学, 语源.
Are there other ways to say "etymology" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "etymology": 语源学, 语源.
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