Writing
由来 (yóu lái) — how to say "origin" in Chinese
由来
Origin
noun
Character composition
由
from
来
to come
Radicals / Keys
田
Field
#102 · tián · 5 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
城市的由来
chéng shì de yóu lái
origin of the city
名字的由来
míng zi de yóu lái
origin of the name
Examples
这个传统节日的由来可以追溯到古代。
The origin of this traditional festival can be traced back to ancient times.
这个词的由来很有趣。
The origin of this word is very interesting.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "origin" in Chinese?
"origin" in Chinese is 由来 (yóu lái).
由来 meaning in English
由来 (yóu lái) means "Origin".
How is 由来 pronounced?
It is pronounced yóu lái (written as you lai, youlai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "origin" in Chinese characters?
It is written 由来: 由 has 5 strokes, 来 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 由来?
由来 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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