subsist的词源

英文词源

subsist (v.)

1540s, "to exist;" c. 1600, "retain the existing state," from Middle French subsister and directly from Latin subsistere "to stand still or firm, take a stand, take position; abide, hold out," from sub "under, up to" (see sub-) + sistere "to assume a standing position, stand still, remain; set, place, cause to stand still" (see assist (v.)). Meaning "to support oneself" (in a certain way) is from 1640s. Related: Subsisted; subsisting.

中文词源

subsist：生存，维持生活，供养

词根词缀： sub-下 + -sist-站 → 站下去

该词的英语词源请访问找单词词源英文版：subsist 词源，subsist 含义。

subsist：维持生活，度日

sub-,在下，-sist,站立，词源同 stand,assist.引申比喻义勉强维持生活，度日等。