originate; derive from
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to originate; to rise; to have its source (often followed by 于)
Used to describe the geographical origin of rivers or streams. Typically followed by the preposition 于 to introduce the source location.
Huáng黄
Hé河
dǎo导
yuán源
yú于
Qīng青
hǎi海
。
The Yellow River originates in Qinghai.
Zhè这
tiáo条
xiǎo小
hé河
dǎo导
yuán源
yú于
fù附
jìn近
de的
shān山
mài脉
。
This small stream has its source in the nearby mountains.
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Cháng长
Jiāng江
dǎo导
yuán源
yú于
Qīng青
zàng藏
gāo高
yuán原
。
The Yangtze River originates on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
verb
to derive from; to develop from; to stem from (often followed by 于)
formalUsed in abstract contexts to indicate that something (such as knowledge, theory, or culture) develops or is derived from something else. Common in philosophical, academic, and formal writing.
Rèn认
shi识
dǎo导
yuán源
yú于
shí实
jiàn践
。
Knowledge derives from practice.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
fāng方
fǎ法
dǎo导
yuán源
yú于
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
chuán传
tǒng统
。
This method stems from ancient traditions.
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Tā他
de的
lǐ理
lùn论
dǎo导
yuán源
yú于
duō多
nián年
de的
yán研
jiū究
。
His theory derives from years of research.
Yì艺
shù术
dǎo导
yuán源
yú于
shēng生
huó活
，
yòu又
gāo高
yú于
shēng生
huó活
。
Art originates from life, yet transcends it.