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渊源
yuān yuán
Meaning
- origin
- relationship
Definition
水源；根源。比喻事物的本源或历史联系。
Origin; source. Metaphorically refers to the root or historical connection of things.
Usage
常用于描述关系、文化、历史等方面的根源或深厚联系。
Often used to describe the root or profound connection in relationships, culture, history, etc.
Examples
- 1 这两个国家有着悠久的历史渊源。(These two countries have a long historical origin.)
- 2 他们之间的友谊渊源流长。(The friendship between them has a long history.)
- 3 这种艺术形式的渊源可以追溯到古代。(The origin of this art form can be traced back to ancient times.)
- 4 在文化交流中，我们找到了共同的渊源。(In cultural exchanges, we found common origins.)
- 5 他研究了中国哲学的渊源。(He studied the origins of Chinese philosophy.)
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