Words for 'source' or 'origin'
These nouns refer to the point where something begins or comes from.
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These nouns refer to the point where something begins or comes from.
Water (氵) flows from its original spring, like a source (原) — source or origin.
source; origin
These nouns refer to usable supplies or power sources.
has its origins in
new energy; renewable energy
We need to use water resources rationally.
Water is the source of life.
This company has abundant sources of wealth.
The origin of this river is in the mountains.
The source of this message is very reliable.
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Characters pronounced "yuan".
Characters with radical "氵".