No. 5,982 in Chinese
始祖
"始祖" means "founder" or "ancestor."
In a sentence
始祖鸟是世界上第一种鸟类的化石。
The archaeopteryx is the fossil of the world's first bird species.
The word '始祖' is used to denote the original ancestor or progenitor in context with species evolution or origins.
他被尊称为医学的始祖。
He is revered as the progenitor of medicine.
Here, '始祖' is utilized to signify someone considered the founding figure or originator of a field.
这个部落的始祖是一个被传说中的英雄。
The progenitor of this tribe is a legendary hero according to stories.
In this context, '始祖' refers to the mythical or historical founding ancestor of a specific group or community.
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