源于 (yuán yú) — to originate from, to stem from

Definition

源于 (yuán yú) is a formal verb meaning 'to originate from, to stem from', used for abstract origins like ideas, traditions, or causes. It differs from 出自 (chū zì), which is more concrete (e.g., a quote or a place), and from 起源 (qǐ yuán), which focuses on the starting point of something. 源于 is typical in written or formal contexts.

verb

to originate fromto stem from

Examples

源于。
Zhège cíyǔ yuán yú yí gè gǔdài de gùshì.
This term originates from an ancient story.
源于。
Tā de chénggōng yuán yú búduàn de nǔlì.
His success stems from continuous hard work.
源于。
Zhège yánjiū yánjiū yuán yú yí gè yǒuqù de shíyàn.
This research originates from an interesting experiment.

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