源
source; origin; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesnoun
source of water; headwaters
formalUsed for natural waterways, often in literary or formal contexts.
The source of this river is at the foot of the snow mountain.
Spring water gushes from the rock crevices, becoming the source of the stream.
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We need to protect the ecological environment at the headwaters of rivers.
The time-honored Chinese civilization has profound historical heritage.
When drinking water, think of its source; we must not forget the ancestors who dedicated to the country.
noun
source; origin; cause
neutralUsed for abstract things such as goods, funds, or diseases.
The supply of these goods comes from Southeast Asia.
We need to investigate the origin of this epidemic.
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Education is an important resource for national development.
He found the source of inspiration and created excellent works.
The capital source of this company is mainly bank loans.
noun
surname Yuan
neutralUsed as a family name, common in Chinese-speaking regions.
My teacher's surname is Yuan, everyone calls him Teacher Yuan.
The Yuan clan is an ancient surname in Chinese history.