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原
yuán
Description
"原"这个字可以表示"最开始的、本来的"，比如"原来"和"原因"。
The character "原" can mean "original" or "initial", as in "原来" and "原因".
它也可以指很大、很平的地方，比如"草原"和"平原"。
It can also refer to a large, flat area, such as in "草原" and "平原".
Meanings
原yuán
original; former; primary
这是我原来的计划。
This was my original plan.
原yuán
plain; open flat land
草原上有很多马。
There are many horses on the grassland.
原yuán
to forgive; to excuse
请你原谅我。
Please forgive me.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally depicts water flowing from a cliff, meaning 'source', later 'origin'.
- Nuance
rarely used alone; usually appears in compounds like 原来, 原因, 草原.
In videos
“当然原汤化原食饺子汤不能少了”
“去拍一个物品，那选择原相机，”
“组长在原如现场”
“原來是因為老闆沒有告訴他們”
“不是不能说原神哈哈哈”
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