Chinese word

来源于

Pronunciation

Pinyinlái yuán yú

Meaning

  • verbcome from

Example

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.

Illustration for 来源于 (come from)

More examples

这个词的现代含义来源于近代社会的转变。zhè ge cí de xiàn dài hán yì lái yuán yú jìn dài shè huì de zhuǎn biàn

The modern meaning of this word comes from changes in modern society.

Core concept

A clear line points back from a thing to the person, place, or idea that gave rise to it.

Common phrases

  • 来源于拉丁语lái yuán yú lā dīng yǔ

    come from Latin

  • 来源于官方记录lái yuán yú guān fāng jì lù

    come from official records

Similar words

来自lái zì: Comes from a particular person, place, or group.
源于yuán yú: Results from an underlying cause, basis, or idea.
起源于qǐ yuán yú: Begins at a particular historical starting point or origin.

Definition in Chinese

表示某事物的根源或起因在某处或由某人、某种思想产生，强调来源的出处biǎo shì mǒu shì wù de gēn yuán huò qǐ yīn zài mǒu chù huò yóu mǒu rén móu zhǒng sī xiǎng chǎn shēng qiáng diào lái yuán de chū chǔ

Word origin

来源于 (láiyuányú, "originate from") combines 来源 (láiyuán, "source") with 于 (yú, "from"), framing something as having its source in another thing.

Usage tips

  • This form fits explanations of customs, ideas, and results, and its source-focused wording often sounds more formal than a short everyday statement.

Other meanings

  • result fromverb

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