China
|Chi/na|
A1
/ˈtʃaɪnə/
country in East Asia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'China' originates from the Persian word 'Chīn,' which referred to the Qin dynasty.
Historical Evolution
'Chīn' transformed into the medieval Latin word 'Sina,' and eventually became the modern English word 'China.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the Qin dynasty, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of the country 'China.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35