Writing
渊源 (yuān yuán) — how to say "origin" in Chinese
渊源
Origin, roots
noun
Character composition
渊
deep, abyss
源
source
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
Collocations
文化渊源
wénhuà yuānyuán
cultural origins
历史渊源
lìshǐ yuānyuán
historical origins
Examples
这个文化的渊源可以追溯到古代。
The origins of this culture can be traced back to ancient times.
这个家族渊源很深。
This family has deep roots.
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Frequently asked questions
Origin meaning in Chinese
"origin" in Chinese is 渊源 (yuān yuán).
Yuan yuan meaning in Chinese
渊源 (yuān yuán) means "Origin, roots".
How is 渊源 pronounced?
It is pronounced yuān yuán (written as yuan yuan, yuanyuan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "origin" in Chinese characters?
It is written 渊源: 渊 has 11 strokes, 源 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 渊源?
渊源 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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