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渊源有自 — “To have a solid foundation”

渊源有自 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a solid foundation”. To have a traceable origin; to be well-founded. Literally, “Its origin has a source”.

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渊源有自 Pronunciation and Pinyin

渊源有自 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
渊
yuān11deep profound abyss
源
yuán13source or origin
有
yǒu6to have or to exist
自
zì6from, self, naturally

Example Sentence with 渊源有自

这项传统工艺的制作方法渊源有自,可以追溯到几个世纪前
The crafting method of this traditional art has a traceable origin, dating back several centuries.

Idioms Related to 渊源有自

Synonyms of 渊源有自

  • yuān渊yuán源yǒu有zì自lái来has a traceable origin

More idioms starting with 渊

  • yuān渊tíng亭shān山lì立profound virtue and imposing presence
  • yuān渊tíng停shān山lì立profound virtue and imposing demeanor
  • yuān渊tú图yuǎn远suàn算plan deeply and think far ahead
  • yuān渊yǒng涌fēng风lì厉speak with powerful, ceaseless eloquence
  • yuān渊juān涓huò蠖hù濩Grand, magnificent, intricately carved palaces
  • yuān渊qīng清yù玉jié絜Noble and unblemished character
  • yuān渊tíng渟yuè岳zhì峙profound and dignified character
  • yuān渊tíng渟yuè岳lì立profound virtue and dignified bearing
  • yuān渊tíng渟zé泽huì汇a profound gathering or rich accumulation
  • yuān渊yuān蜎huò蠖fú伏magnificent palaces with intricate carvings
  • yuān渊móu谋yuǎn远lüè略profound strategy and far-reaching plans

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Questions about 渊源有自

What does 渊源有自 mean?

渊源有自 (yuān yuán yǒu zì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a solid foundation”.

How do you pronounce 渊源有自?

渊源有自 is pronounced yuān yuán yǒu zì in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 渊源有自 literally mean?

Literally, 渊源有自 means “its origin has a source”. It is used to mean “to have a solid foundation”.

What is the Chinese definition of 渊源有自?

亦作“渊源有自来”。①有根据,有来源。②指有根底。

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