Learn a Chinese Character - 源 (yuán) - Source

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 氵 (Water radical)

Stroke Count: 13

Character Decomposition: 氵 + 原 (Water + Original)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yuán (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

源 mainly means "source" or "origin". It can refer to the starting point of a river, the root cause of something, or the origin of a thing. (“源”主要表示“源头”“起源”。它可以指河流的发源地、事物的根本原因或事物的起源。)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 源头 (yuán tóu) - source; headstream
• 资源 (zī yuán) - resource
• 水源 (shuǐ yuán) - water source

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

源 is usually used as a noun. It can be used after verbs like "找 (look for)" or "有 (have)". For example, "找水源 (look for a water source)". (“源”通常用作名词。它可以跟在“找”“有”等动词后面。例如，“找水源”。)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of "source" is highly valued. It is often associated with the origin of things, the root of life, and the inheritance of traditions. For example, respecting one's ancestors is considered as a way to trace back to the source. (在中国文化中，“源头”的概念非常受重视。它常常与事物的起源、生命的根源以及传统的传承相关联。例如，尊敬祖先被视为追溯源头的一种方式。)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember 源 by associating it with a river's source. The 氵 radical indicates water, and 原 means original, so it's like the original place of water. (你可以通过将“源”与河流的源头联系起来记忆。“氵”部首表示水，“原”表示原本的，所以它就像是水的原本之处。)