源于 yuányú has its origins in
How to remember 源于: 源 spring + 于 at = has its origins in.
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How it is used
- To originate from / have its origins in - 灵感源于生活 (línggǎn yuányú shēnghuó) inspiration comes from life, 问题源于误会 (wèntí yuányú wùhuì) the problem stems from a misunderstanding.
- A formal verb-frame (源于 + source) meaning 'derives/stems from'; written register.
- Contrast 来自 (láizì, come from, more general); 源于 stresses the root origin/source.