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source
natural resource
electric power source
energy sources
origin
new energy
has its origins in
to rise
place of origin
origin
water source
origin
Notice where 源 sits in each complete thought.
My mother was an angel and an inspiration to me.
Source: Tatoeba #8743627 · CC BY 2.0 FRWe have consumed all the natural resources.
Source: Tatoeba #813474 · CC BY 2.0 FRI spilled jam on the electric outlet and there was a short circuit.
Source: Tatoeba #9931141 · CC BY 2.0 FRWe have used earth's energy resources as if they were limitless.
Source: Tatoeba #2342814 · CC BY 2.0 FRWhat are the origins of the Olympics?
Source: Tatoeba #334994 · CC BY 2.0 FRMy advice is predicated on my experience.
Source: Tatoeba #353597 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.