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起源

qǐ yuánHSK 6

起源 (qǐ yuán) is an HSK 6 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto originate

    • EX
      许多学者认为，人类起源于非洲大陆。

      Many scholars believe that human beings originated on the African continent.

    • EX
      这种古老的节日起源于人们对土地的崇拜。

      This ancient festival originated in people's worship of the land.

2

noun 名

  1. Englishorigin

    • EX
      科学家们一直在研究宇宙的起源和未来的走向。

      Scientists have long been studying the origin of the universe and where it is heading in the future.

    • EX
      这本书详细介绍了中医药的起源与发展历史。

      This book gives a detailed account of the origins and development of traditional Chinese medicine.