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源泉
yuán quán
Meaning
- fig. origin
- water source
Definition
水源，比喻事物产生的根源或原因。
Source of water; metaphorically, the root or cause of something.
Usage
'源泉'常用于比喻义，指某种精神、力量、财富等的来源。
'源泉' is often used metaphorically to refer to the source of some spirit, strength, wealth, etc.
Examples
- 1 爱是艺术的源泉。(Love is the source of art.)
- 2 知识是智慧的源泉。(Knowledge is the source of wisdom.)
- 3 人民群众是党的力量源泉。(The masses are the source of the Party's strength.)
- 4 创新是经济发展的源泉。(Innovation is the source of economic development.)
- 5 书籍是人类进步的源泉。(Books are the source of human progress.)
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