源自 (yuán zì) — to originate from, to stem from
Definition
A formal written verb meaning 'to originate from / stem from', used for abstract or historical sources (traditions, ideas, cultural phenomena). More literary than 来自, which is the everyday choice for concrete origins like a place or person.
verb
to originate fromto stem from
Examples
- 源自。Zhè tiáo hé yuán zì xuě shān.This river originates from the snowy mountains.
- 源自。Zhè ge chuán tǒng yuán zì gǔ dài.This tradition originates from ancient times.
- 源自。Zhè ge xiǎng fǎ yuán zì tā de lǎo shī.This idea originated from his teacher.
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