原
original; raw; grassland; forgive
Meanings
6 senses · 27 examplesadjective
original; initial; beginning
Used to describe the earliest stage of something or the starting point.
This is a tool from primitive society.
Primitive humans already knew how to use fire.
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Protozoa are one of the oldest animal groups.
We need to keep the original plan.
The prototype design still needs further optimization.
adjective
original; former; inherent
Used to refer to the original state, owner, or composition of something.
This land is still the original plot and has not been modified.
The original author has authorized us to use this article.
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The team kept the original roster for the new season.
The school will restore the original enrollment plan.
The prices of raw materials have risen a lot.
adjective
unprocessed; raw
Refers to materials that have not been processed or refined.
This kind of cotton is raw cotton and has not been processed for spinning.
The factory uses raw coal to generate electricity.
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Crude oil needs to be refined before it can become gasoline.
The purchase price of grain in its raw state has been adjusted.
We need to import a large amount of raw logs to make furniture.
verb
to forgive; to pardon
formalFormal and literary, used in more serious or polite contexts.
His mistake is forgivable, so we don't need to pursue it too strictly.
I sincerely ask you to forgive my accidental mistake.
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The judge said he could forgive his actions appropriately.
Please forgive my rudeness just now.
His mistake is relatively minor and should be forgiven.
noun
grassland; plain; plateau
Refers to large open flat land, especially grass-covered areas.
Inner Mongolia has vast grasslands.
The Loess Plateau is one of China's four major plateaus.
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There are flocks of cattle and sheep grazing on the grassland.
The wilderness is covered with colorful wildflowers.
He rode his horse galloping across the plain.
proper noun
surname Yuan
A common Chinese family name, often romanized as Yuan.
Yuan Longping is a famous Chinese expert on hybrid rice.
My deskmate's surname is Yuan, and his name is Yuan Ming.