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origin

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

qi3yuan2 • qǐyuán

Meaning


Primary

origin

Alternatives

origins, to originate, originate

Mnemonic


The 起源 origin is the 源 source where something 起 begins.

Usage


这 本 书 介绍 了 汉字 的 起源。

This book introduces the origin of Chinese characters.

你 知道 这 个 节日 的 起源 吗?

Do you know the origin of this festival?

科学家 正在 研究 生命 的 起源。

Scientists are studying the origin of life.

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