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发源
fā yuán
Meaning
- to originate
Definition
开始产生；起源（多指河流）。
To originate; to have its source (often used for rivers).
Usage
用于指河流的源头或事物的起源。
Used to refer to the source of a river or the origin of something.
Examples
- 1 黄河发源于青海省。 (The Yellow River originates in Qinghai Province.)
- 2 这种文化习俗发源于古代。 (This cultural custom originated in ancient times.)
- 3 他的艺术灵感发源于童年经历。 (His artistic inspiration originates from childhood experiences.)
- 4 这条河流发源于高山冰川。 (This river originates from high mountain glaciers.)
- 5 这个传说发源于民间故事。 (This legend originates from folk tales.)
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