Nounorigin; beginning

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Character Breakdown

起源 consists of 2 characters.

How to Use 起源 in Sentences

Common collocations & usage patterns. Learn how to combine 起源 with other words naturally.
Noun + Noun
yuán
neutral
place of origin
yuán
shì
neutral
origin story
rén
lèi
yuán
neutral
origin of mankind
Adjective + Nounwith文化
wén
huà
yuán
neutral
cultural origin
Verb + Objectwith追溯
zhuī
yuán
formal
trace the origin

Example Sentences with 起源

zhè
ge
shì
yuán
hěn
jiǔ
qián
This story originated a long time ago.
guān
zhòu
de
yuán
xué
jiā
men
chū
le
duō
zhǒng
jiǎ
shuō
Scientists have proposed multiple hypotheses regarding the origin of the universe.
zhè
zhǒng
de
yuán
nán
dào
shì
yuán
dài
de
huó
dòng
ma
Isn't the origin of this custom rooted in ancient sacrificial activities?
chūn
jié
de
yuán
zhōng
guó
dài
de
nóng
gēng
wén
huà
yǒu
guān
The origin of the Spring Festival is related to ancient Chinese agricultural culture.
zhè
ge
jiā
de
yuán
zhuī
dào
bǎi
duō
nián
qián
The origin of this family business can be traced back over a hundred years.
fǒu
rèn
le
zhè
xiē
yáo
yán
de
yuán
yǒu
rèn
guān
lián
He denied any connection between himself and the origin of these rumors.
xué
jiā
men
zhèng
zài
yán
jiū
zhè
zhǒng
bìng
de
yuán
zhǎo
dào
gèng
hǎo
de
fáng
fāng
Scientists are studying the origin of this virus to find better prevention methods.
men
liáo
dào
le
zhè
ge
chuán
tǒng
jié
de
yuán
yǎn
biàn
guò
chéng
We talked about the origin and evolution of this traditional festival.