Pronunciation:
qínMeaning:
an ancient Chinese Kingdom, the Qin DynastyEtymology:
Grain 禾 ready to be milled 舂 (abbreviated: hands 廾 holding a pestle 午). This was the name of a place. (
associative compound).
Traditional character: 秦 (the same)
Found in:
Han Yu's 左迁至蓝关示侄孙湘Word of the day on: 07.23.08