English–Chinese
“come from” in Chinese
How to say “come from” in Chinese
“Come from” in Chinese is 源于 (yuán yú).
An event or thing has roots in a particular place, source, or reason.
Example sentences with 源于
这项研究源于多年积累的数据。zhè xiàng yán jiū yuán yú duō nián jī lěi de shù jù
This study comes from data accumulated over many years.
Tips for using 源于
- In everyday conversation, this verb often sounds more formal than the usual spoken choice, so it commonly appears in explanations, reports, and descriptions of origins.
Other Chinese words for “come from”
他出自农村。tā chū zì nóng cūn
He comes from the countryside.
这个习俗来源于古代信仰。zhè ge xí sú lái yuán yú gǔ dài xìn yǎng
This custom comes from ancient beliefs.