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源泉

yuán quán
个 gè
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. fountainhead
  2. 2. well-spring
  3. 3. water source
  4. 4. fig. origin

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items
根源
gēn yuán

origin

强调根本原因
起源
qǐ yuán

origin

开始发生的地方

Synonyms

1 item
来源
lái yuán

source (of information etc)

指事物的起源

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with abstract nouns: 力量的源泉 (source of strength), 快乐的源泉 (source of happiness).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 源泉 (source of something abstract, e.g., inspiration) with 水源 (physical water source).

Example Sentences

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知识是力量的 源泉 。
Knowledge is the source of strength.

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Child Words of 源泉

泉
quán

spring (small stream)

源
yuán

root