Etymology
The English word "China" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Cina", which was the name given to China by the ancient Indian traders. The Sanskrit word "Cina" is believed to have originated from the Chinese word "Qin", the name of the first unified dynasty of China (221-206 BCE).
Meaning
In Chinese, the country is referred to as "Zhongguo" (中國). "Zhong" means "central" or "middle", and "guo" means "country" or "kingdom". Therefore, the name "Zhongguo" literally means "Central Country" or "Middle Kingdom". This name reflects the ancient Chinese belief that China was the center of the world.
Origin
The concept of "Zhongguo" as the center of the world originated from the ancient Chinese philosophy of "Tianxia" (天下), which means "all under heaven". According to this philosophy, the Chinese emperor was the Son of Heaven and ruled over the entire world. The idea of China as the "Middle Kingdom" was further reinforced by the fact that it was located in the center of East Asia.
Over time, the name "Zhongguo" became synonymous with China, and the English word "China" evolved from the Sanskrit word "Cina", which was derived from the Chinese word "Qin".
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