泉源 (quán yuán) — fountainhead; source

Definition

Literary word for the 'source' or 'fountainhead' of a river, or metaphorically of knowledge, inspiration, or strength. More formal and written than 起源 or 来源, which are the everyday equivalents.

noun

fountainheadsource

Examples

泉源。
Zhè tiáo hé de quán yuán zài shān lǐ.
The fountainhead of this river is in the mountains.
泉源。
Zhī shi shì lì liàng de quán yuán.
Knowledge is the source of power.
泉源。
Tā shì wǒ men líng gǎn de quán yuán.
He is the source of our inspiration.

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