What does 起源 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 起源 (qǐ yuán) translates to "origin; to originate; to come from". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 7-9).

How do you pronounce 起源 in Pinyin?

The character 起源 is pronounced "qǐ yuán" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 起源?

起源 is categorized under Level 7-9 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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起源

qǐ yuán

HSK 7

English Meaning

origin; to originate; to come from

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