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根源
gēn yuán
Meaning
- origin
- root (cause)
Definition
事物产生的根本原因或起源。
The fundamental cause or origin of something.
Usage
常用于指出问题的根本原因，或事物最初的来源。
Often used to indicate the fundamental cause of a problem or the original source of something.
Examples
- 1 问题的根源在于沟通不畅。 (The root cause of the problem lies in poor communication.)
- 2 这项技术的根源可以追溯到几世纪前。 (The roots of this technology can be traced back centuries.)
- 3 他试图找到他焦虑的根源。 (He tried to find the root of his anxiety.)
- 4 文化差异是冲突的根源之一。 (Cultural differences are one of the root causes of conflict.)
- 5 健康的生活方式是幸福生活的根源。 (A healthy lifestyle is the root of a happy life.)
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