English–Chinese
“origin” in Chinese
How to say “origin” in Chinese
“Origin” in Chinese is 来历 (lái lì).
A trail leading from a person or thing's beginning to the circumstances that shaped it.
Example sentences with 来历
记者想打听那位证人的来历。jì zhě xiǎng dǎ tīng nà wèi zhèng rén de lái lì
The reporter wants to find out about that witness's background.
Tips for using 来历
- For a person, the noun can sound like an investigation into the person's past, while for a name or object it often carries a more neutral sense of curiosity.
Other Chinese words for “origin”
这些习俗的渊源还不十分明确。zhè xiē xí sú de yuān yuán hái bù shí fēn míng què
The origin of these customs is still unclear.
这幅画的由来我们还在调查。zhè fú huà de yóu lái wǒ men hái zài diào chá
We are still looking into the origin of this painting.
这个习俗的起源是什么？zhè ge xí sú de qǐ yuán shì shén me
What is the origin of this custom?