源清流净 — “When the source is pure, the stream flows clear”
源清流净 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When the source is pure, the stream flows clear”. Emphasizing that to ensure a good outcome or situation, one must address or purify the root cause. Literally, “Pure source, clean stream”.
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源清流净 Pronunciation and Pinyin
源清流净 Character Breakdown
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一个团队的领导者必须以身作则，因为只有源清流净，才能确保整个团队的工作效率和氛围积极向上。
A team leader must lead by example, because only when the source is pure will the stream flow clear, ensuring the entire team's work efficiency and atmosphere remain positive.
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- yuán源tóu头huó活shuǐ水a continuous source of vitality
- yuán源guǎng广liú流zhǎng长long and continuous history
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- yuán源quán泉wàn万hú斛prolific literary inspiration
- yuán源shēn深liú流zhǎng长long history and lasting influence
- yuán源yuán源bù不duàn断continuously flowing from the source
- yuán源yuán源bù不jié竭continuously flowing and inexhaustible
- yuán源yuán源bù不jué绝in an endless stream
- yuán源yuán源běn本běn本the whole story from beginning to end
- yuán源yuán源ér而lái来coming in a continuous stream
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What does 源清流净 mean?
源清流净 (yuán qīng liú jìng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When the source is pure, the stream flows clear”.
How do you pronounce 源清流净?
源清流净 is pronounced yuán qīng liú jìng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 源清流净 literally mean?
Literally, 源清流净 means “Pure source, clean stream”. It is used to mean “When the source is pure, the stream flows clear”.
What is the Chinese definition of 源清流净?
源：水的源头。水的源头清，下流的水也就清。指修身治国要从根本出发