No. 3,054 in Chinese
起源
"起源" means "origin" or "source."
In a sentence
我对人类文明的起源非常感兴趣。
I am very interested in the origin of human civilization.
The word "起源" is used to denote the historical beginnings or roots of human civilization.
这个故事的起源可以追溯到古代传说。
The origin of this story can be traced back to ancient legends.
Here, "起源" refers to the source or starting point of the story, often tied to historical or cultural elements.
科学家们正在研究地球的起源。
Scientists are studying the origin of the Earth.
In this context, "起源" is employed to describe the inception or beginning of Earth as a celestial body.
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