源自

yuánzì

verb #8,526

Meanings

1 to originate from; to derive from
2 to stem from

Characters

Source + from — originating from a particular source.

Examples

这个传统源自古代。

Zhège chuántǒng yuánzì gǔdài.

This tradition originates from ancient times.

这个词源自拉丁语。

Zhège cí yuánzì Lādīngyǔ.

This word derives from Latin.

他的灵感源自日常生活。

Tā de línggǎn yuánzì rìcháng shēnghuó.

His inspiration stems from everyday life.

Tips

usage

源自 is slightly more formal and literary than 来自 (láizì, to come from). Use 源自 when emphasizing the historical or etymological origin of something. 源于 (yuányú) is a synonym with the same meaning and formality.

Stroke Order

源 yuán

自 zì