The pronunciation of "salt" is yán.
It was first seen in bronze inscriptions and is a pictophonetic character in the Six Books. The basic meaning of "salt" is table salt, such as salt sauce; its extended meaning is chemically called a compound formed by the neutralization of acids and bases, such as acid salt.
In daily use, "salt" is also often used as a noun, indicating an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride, such as hydrochloric acid. "Salt" first appeared in bronze inscriptions, and was later found in Chu-style bamboo slips, Qin-style bamboo slips, and Shuowen. The simplified regular script version of the word "salt" evolved from the small seal script of the Qin Dynasty.
Shuowen Jiezi:
Shuowen Jiezi does not include the prefix "salt", please refer to the word "salt". Its meaning is as follows: salty. From the halogen monitoring sound. In ancient times, Susha was first used to make sea salt. All the genus of salt are derived from salt. Yu Lianqie.
(Salt) Brine. Born to be brine, life is called salt. Each cross is originally written with the word "Xianye", which is now correct. Salt tastes salty. If salt is not taught, it is salty. The third quotation from Xuanying's book says that Tiansheng is called brine, and life is called salt, so it should be here. If the word "Lu Ye" is used as the crown, then the person who speaks in a clear and analytical way is ready. Zhou Li: The salt man controls the decree of salt. Some people use the salt as it is, and some do not control it. From the halogen monitoring sound. Yu Lianqie.
The ancient music is in the eight parts. The ancient Susha first made sea salt. Today, Daxu is staying. Gusu and Sutong. There is Su Shawei on the left side. Lu Lan notes: Su Sha, the last days of the Da Ting clan. The Jixue Jiwen quoted Lu Lianzi as saying: In ancient times, those who were good at fishing lived in Shaquzi. He also said: Susha Quzi is good at cooking salt. Xu said that Guan was born in this chapter, and he said that life is salt. All the genus of salt are derived from salt.