No. 497 in Vietnamese
nguồn
"Source" or "origin."
In a sentence
Người dân tại đây sống dựa vào nguồn nước từ con suối này.
The people here rely on the water source from this stream.
Here, "nguồn" means 'source' or the origin point from which water is obtained.
Cuốn sách này là nguồn cảm hứng cho rất nhiều nhà văn trẻ.
This book is a source of inspiration for many young writers.
In this context, "nguồn" is used metaphorically to mean 'a source' of non-physical inspiration or ideas.
Chúng ta phải tìm cách bảo vệ nguồn tài nguyên thiên nhiên.
We must find ways to protect natural resources.
"Nguồn" here refers to 'resource' or an essential supply that contributes to the natural wealth.
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