← Back to history approved by Peter Olson · Nov 2, 2021, 02:42 PM · Reviewed by Peter Olson on Nov 2, 2021, 02:42 PM
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Original meaning: tomb
Simplified form of 亞. Depicts a wooden structure where coffins are placed. Based on the original meaning "tomb". The current meaning "Asia" is a phonetic loan.
Historical Pronunciations