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源于 (yuán yú) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

源于 (yuán yú) is a Chinese word: originate from. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 源于

动 dòng verb

originate from

他的灵感源于日常生活。

tā de líng gǎn yuán yú rì cháng shēng huó

His inspiration originates from daily life.

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Word breakdown

源 yuán — source, origin

Words with this character (15)
  • 1 来源 lái yuán — source HSK 5
    • 来 coming from
    • 源 source, origin
    Example

    这些数据的来源很可靠。

    zhè xiē shù jù de lái yuán hěn kě kào

    The source of these data is very reliable.

  • 2 资源 zī yuán — resources HSK 5
    • 资 wealth, capital, assets
    • 源 source, origin
    Example

    这个国家拥有丰富的自然资源。

    zhè ge guó jiā yōng yǒu fēng fù de zì rán zī yuán

    This country has abundant natural resources.

  • 3 新能源 xīn néng yuán — new energy HSK 6
    • 新 new, indicating novel or modern types of energy
    • 能 energy, capability, the power aspect
    • 源 source, origin of the energy
    Example

    新能源汽车越来越受欢迎。

    xīn néng yuán qì chē yuè lái yuè shòu huān yíng

    New energy vehicles are becoming more and more popular.

  • 4 电源 diàn yuán — power supply HSK 6
    • 电 electricity, electric
    • 源 source, supply
    Example

    请检查电脑的电源是否连接好。

    qǐng jiǎn chá diàn nǎo de diàn yuán shì fǒu lián jiē hǎo

    Please check if the computer's power supply is connected properly.

  • 5 能源 néng yuán — energy HSK 6
    • 能 power, capability
    • 源 source, origin
    Example

    中国正在发展可再生能源。

    Zhōng guó zhèng zài fā zhǎn kě zài shēng néng yuán

    China is developing renewable energy.

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  • 6 起源 qǐ yuán — to originate HSK 6
    • 起 beginning, to arise
    • 源 source, root
    Example

    这个节日起源于古代中国。

    zhè ge jié rì qǐ yuán yú gǔ dài Zhōng guó

    This festival originated in ancient China.

  • 7 发源 fā yuán — to originate HSK 7
    • 发 to send forth, to emit
    • 源 source, origin
    Example

    长江发源于青藏高原。

    Cháng Jiāng fā yuán yú Qīng Zàng Gāo yuán

    The Yangtze River originates from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

  • 8 发源地 fā yuán dì — place of origin HSK 7
    • 发 to originate, to start
    • 源 source, origin
    • 地 place, location
    Example

    黄河是中华文明的发源地。

    Huáng Hé shì Zhōng huá wén míng de fā yuán dì

    The Yellow River is the place of origin of Chinese civilization.

  • 9 根源 gēn yuán — root cause HSK 7
    • 根 root, foundation
    • 源 source, origin
    Example

    贫困是许多社会问题的根源。

    pín kùn shì xǔ duō shè huì wèn tí de gēn yuán

    Poverty is the root cause of many social problems.

  • 10 水源 shuǐ yuán — water source HSK 7
    • 水 water
    • 源 source, origin
    Example

    这个村庄的水源很干净。

    zhè ge cūn zhuāng de shuǐ yuán hěn gān jìng

    This village's water source is very clean.

  • 11 渊源 yuān yuán — origin, source HSK 7
    • 渊 deep, profound (emphasizing depth of origin)
    • 源 source, origin
    Example

    这个习俗有着悠久的历史渊源。

    zhè ge xí sú yǒu zhe yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ yuān yuán

    This custom has a long historical origin.

  • 12 源头 yuán tóu — source HSK 7
    • 源 source, origin
    • 头 head, beginning point
    Example

    这条河的源头在山区。

    zhè tiáo hé de yuán tóu zài shān qū

    The source of this river is in the mountains.

  • 13 源泉 yuán quán — source, wellspring HSK 7
    • 源 source, origin
    • 泉 spring, fountain
    Example

    知识是创新的源泉。

    zhī shí shì chuàng xīn de yuán quán

    Knowledge is the source of innovation.

  • 14 源源不断 yuán yuán bù duàn — continuously and unceasingly HSK 7
    • 源 source, origin (first instance, emphasizing the continuous source)
    • 源 source (repeated for emphasis, intensifying the continuous nature)
    • 不 not (negation particle)
    • 断 break, cut off (meaning to stop or interrupt)
    Example

    游客源源不断地来到这座古城。

    yóu kè yuán yuán bù duàn de lái dào zhè zuò gǔ chéng

    Tourists continuously come to this ancient city.

  • 15 源远流长 yuán yuǎn liú cháng — having a long history and deep roots HSK 7
    • 源 source, origin (refers to the ancient beginning)
    • 远 distant, far (emphasizes the ancient, remote nature of the origin)
    • 流 flow, stream (represents continuity and transmission through time)
    • 长 long (emphasizes the extended duration and continuity)
    Example

    中国的茶文化源远流长，可以追溯到几千年前。

    Zhōng guó de chá wén huà yuán yuǎn liú cháng kě yǐ zhuī sù dào jǐ qiān nián qián

    Chinese tea culture has a long history and deep roots, dating back thousands of years.

于 yú — from, at (indicates source)

Words with this character (41)
  • 1 关于 guān yú — about HSK 3
    • 关 relation, concern
    • 于 in, at (classical preposition)
    Example

    这是一本关于中国历史的书。

    zhè shì yī běn guān yú zhōng guó lì shǐ de shū

    This is a book about Chinese history.

  • 2 终于 zhōng yú — finally HSK 3
    • 终 end, final
    • 于 at (indicating point in time)
    Example

    经过多年努力，她终于实现了梦想。

    jīng guò duō nián nǔ lì tā zhōng yú shí xiàn le mèng xiǎng

    After years of effort, she finally realized her dream.

  • 3 于是 yú shì — thereupon, so, consequently HSK 4
    • 于 at, in (classical preposition)
    • 是 this (in classical Chinese)
    Example

    雨停了，于是我们出发了。

    yǔ tíng le yú shì wǒ men chū fā le

    The rain stopped, so we set off.

  • 4 低于 dī yú — below, lower than HSK 4
    • 低 low, lower (provides the core meaning of being at a lower level)
    • 于 than (provides the comparative function to establish comparison)
    Example

    今天的气温低于零度。

    jīn tiān de qì wēn dī yú líng dù

    Today's temperature is below zero degrees.

  • 5 便于 biàn yú — be convenient for HSK 4
    • 便 convenient, easy
    • 于 for, with regard to (preposition)
    Example

    这个设计便于使用。

    zhè ge shè jì biàn yú shǐ yòng

    This design is easy to use.

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  • 6 对于 duì yú — regarding HSK 4
    • 对 toward, facing (directional element)
    • 于 at, in (prepositional function marker)
    Example

    对于这个问题，我有不同的看法。

    duì yú zhè ge wèn tí wǒ yǒu bù tóng de kàn fǎ

    Regarding this question, I have a different view.

  • 7 用于 yòng yú — used for HSK 4
    • 用 to use, to employ
    • 于 in, at, for (preposition indicating purpose)
    Example

    这个软件用于数据分析。

    zhè ge ruǎn jiàn yòng yú shù jù fēn xī

    This software is used for data analysis.

  • 8 由于 yóu yú — due to HSK 4
    • 由 from, originating from (indicates source or cause)
    • 于 grammatical particle completing the prepositional structure
    Example

    由于天气不好，我们取消了旅行。

    yóu yú tiān qì bù hǎo wǒ men qǔ xiāo le lǚ xíng

    Due to bad weather, we cancelled the trip.

  • 9 高于 gāo yú — to be higher than HSK 4
    • 高 high, higher
    • 于 than, compared to
    Example

    今年的收入高于去年。

    jīn nián de shōu rù gāo yú qù nián

    This year's income is higher than last year's.

  • 10 位于 wèi yú — be located at/in HSK 5
    • 位 position, location
    • 于 at, in (preposition)
    Example

    北京位于中国北部。

    Běi jīng wèi yú Zhōng guó běi bù

    Beijing is located in northern China.

  • 11 善于 shàn yú — to be good at HSK 5
    • 善 good, skilled
    • 于 at, in (preposition indicating domain)
    Example

    她善于解决问题。

    tā shàn yú jiě jué wèn tí

    She is good at solving problems.

  • 12 在于 zài yú — to lie in; to consist in; to depend on HSK 5
    • 在 to be at; to exist (provides the sense of location or state of being)
    • 于 in; at (classical preposition that adds formality and directional meaning)
    Example

    成功的关键在于坚持。

    chéng gōng de guān jiàn zài yú jiān chí

    The key to success lies in persistence.

  • 13 处于 chǔ yú — to be in (a state/position) HSK 5
    • 处 place, position, location
    • 于 in, at (preposition)
    Example

    这个国家处于战争状态。

    zhè ge guó jiā chǔ yú zhàn zhēng zhuàng tài

    This country is in a state of war.

  • 14 大于 dà yú — greater than HSK 5
    • 大 great, large (the 'greater' part of the comparison)
    • 于 than (comparison marker)
    Example

    五大于三。

    wǔ dà yú sān

    Five is greater than three.

  • 15 小于 xiǎo yú — less than HSK 5
    • 小 small, little; indicates the lesser quantity in comparison
    • 于 than; a comparative particle connecting the comparison
    Example

    这个数小于一百。

    zhè ge shù xiǎo yú yì bǎi

    This number is less than one hundred.

  • 16 属于 shǔ yú — to belong to HSK 5
    • 属 to belong, to be classified as
    • 于 to, at (directional complement)
    Example

    这本书属于图书馆。

    zhè běn shū shǔ yú tú shū guǎn

    This book belongs to the library.

  • 17 敢于 gǎn yú — dare to HSK 5
    • 敢 dare, have courage
    • 于 grammatical particle linking to the action (similar to 'to')
    Example

    他敢于面对困难。

    tā gǎn yú miàn duì kùn nán

    He dares to face difficulties.

  • 18 有助于 yǒu zhù yú — be helpful to HSK 5
    • 有 to have (indicates the presence of helpfulness)
    • 助 help, assistance (the core meaning of being helpful)
    • 于 to, for (indicates the target or object of help)
    Example

    运动有助于健康。

    yùn dòng yǒu zhù yú jiàn kāng

    Exercise is helpful to health.

  • 19 等于 děng yú — equal to HSK 5
    • 等 equal
    • 于 to (preposition)
    Example

    三加二等于五。

    sān jiā èr děng yú wǔ

    Three plus two equals five.

  • 20 过于 guò yú — too, excessively HSK 5
    • 过 to exceed, to go beyond
    • 于 grammatical particle completing the adverbial phrase
    Example

    你过于担心了。

    nǐ guò yú dān xīn le

    You're worrying too much.

  • 21 不至于 bú zhì yú — not to the extent of; won't go so far as to HSK 6
    • 不 not (negation)
    • 至 to reach, to the extent of
    • 于 at, in (preposition completing the phrase)
    Example

    虽然他很忙，但不至于连电话都不接。

    suī rán tā hěn máng dàn bú zhì yú lián diàn huà dōu bù jiē

    Although he's busy, he won't go so far as to not answer the phone.

  • 22 乐于 lè yú — be willing to, be happy to HSK 6
    • 乐 happy, pleased; conveys willingness with joy
    • 于 at, in; preposition connecting the attitude to the action
    Example

    他乐于助人。

    tā lè yú zhù rén

    He is willing to help others.

  • 23 出于 chū yú — out of, due to, stem from HSK 6
    • 出 to come out, to originate from
    • 于 from, at (classical preposition marking source)
    Example

    他出于好意帮助了我。

    tā chū yú hǎo yì bāng zhù le wǒ

    He helped me out of goodwill.

  • 24 勇于 yǒng yú — dare to HSK 6
    • 勇 brave, courageous
    • 于 in, at (forms verbal construction expressing willingness/courage to do something)
    Example

    我们要勇于承认错误。

    wǒ men yào yǒng yú chéng rèn cuò wù

    We must dare to admit our mistakes.

  • 25 易于 yì yú — easy to HSK 6
    • 易 easy, simple
    • 于 to, for (preposition introducing the action)
    Example

    这个问题易于理解。

    zhè ge wèn tí yì yú lǐ jiě

    This problem is easy to understand.

  • 26 至于 zhì yú — as for HSK 6
    • 至 to reach, arriving at (introduces a topic or point)
    • 于 at, in (prepositional marker completing the compound)
    Example

    他去不去我不知道，至于我，我肯定会去的。

    tā qù bù qù wǒ bù zhī dào zhì yú wǒ wǒ kěn dìng huì qù de

    I don't know whether he'll go or not, but as for me, I'll definitely go.

  • 27 限于 xiàn yú — to be limited to HSK 6
    • 限 limit, restrict
    • 于 to, at (preposition indicating the object of limitation)
    Example

    这个活动限于会员参加。

    zhè ge huó dòng xiàn yú huì yuán cān jiā

    This activity is limited to members only.

  • 28 不亚于 bú yà yú — no less than HSK 7
    Example

    她的成就不亚于她的老师。

    tā de chéng jiù bú yà yú tā de lǎo shī

    Her achievements are no less than her teacher's.

  • 29 介于 jiè yú — to lie between HSK 7
    • 介 between, intermediate
    • 于 at, in (positional preposition)
    Example

    这个城市的气候介于温带和亚热带之间。

    zhè ge chéng shì de qì hòu jiè yú wēn dài hé yà rè dài zhī jiān

    This city's climate lies between temperate and subtropical zones.

  • 30 以至于 yǐ zhì yú — so that; to the extent that HSK 7
    • 以 by means of; using (forms part of conjunction)
    • 至 to reach; to arrive at (indicates extent)
    • 于 at; in (preposition completing the conjunction)
    Example

    她太累了，以至于在会议上睡着了。

    tā tài lèi le yǐ zhì yú zài huì yì shàng shuì zháo le

    She was so tired that she fell asleep during the meeting.

  • 31 基于 jī yú — based on HSK 7
    • 基 foundation, basis
    • 于 on, upon (prepositional marker)
    Example

    基于当前情况，我们需要改变计划。

    jī yú dāng qián qíng kuàng wǒ men xū yào gǎi biàn jì huà

    Based on the current situation, we need to change our plans.

  • 32 居于 jū yú — to be located at; to reside in HSK 7
    • 居 to be located; to reside
    • 于 at; in (preposition)
    Example

    这座城市居于国家的中心位置。

    zhè zuò chéng shì jū yú guó jiā de zhōng xīn wèi zhì

    This city is located in the central position of the country.

  • 33 归于 guī yú — to be attributed to HSK 7
    • 归 to return to, to attribute to
    • 于 to (prepositional function)
    Example

    这个成功归于团队的努力。

    zhè ge chéng gōng guī yú tuán duì de nǔ lì

    This success is attributed to the team's efforts.

  • 34 忠于 zhōng yú — be loyal to HSK 7
    • 忠 loyal, faithful, devoted
    • 于 to, toward (indicates the object of loyalty)
    Example

    我们应该忠于祖国。

    wǒ men yīng gāi zhōng yú zǔ guó

    We should be loyal to our country.

  • 35 急于 jí yú — eager to, anxious to HSK 7
    • 急 urgent, hasty, impatient
    • 于 to, in regard to (grammatical particle)
    Example

    我们不要急于下结论。

    wǒ men bù yào jí yú xià jié lùn

    We shouldn't be hasty to draw conclusions.

  • 36 急于求成 jí yú qiú chéng — eager for quick success HSK 7
    • 急 urgent, anxious, hasty
    • 于 at, in (grammatical particle connecting adjective to verb)
    • 求 seek, pursue, strive for
    • 成 success, achievement, completion
    Example

    学习语言不能急于求成，需要循序渐进。

    xué xí yǔ yán bù néng jí yú qiú chéng xū yào xún xù jiàn jìn

    Learning a language cannot be rushed; one needs to proceed step by step.

  • 37 无动于衷 wú dòng yú zhōng — remain indifferent HSK 7
    • 无 no, without
    • 动 move, be emotionally moved
    • 于 in, at (grammatical particle)
    • 衷 heart, innermost feelings
    Example

    面对别人的求助，他总是无动于衷。

    miàn duì bié rén de qiú zhù tā zǒng shì wú dòng yú zhōng

    Facing others' requests for help, he always remains indifferent.

  • 38 无济于事 wú jì yú shì — to no avail; of no help; useless HSK 7
    • 无 without; no (negation)
    • 济 help; benefit; aid
    • 于 to; for; with regard to
    • 事 matter; affair; situation
    Example

    现在后悔也无济于事了。

    xiàn zài hòu huǐ yě wú jì yú shì le

    Regretting it now is of no help.

  • 39 致力于 zhì lì yú — be committed to HSK 7
    • 致 to direct, to devote
    • 力 effort, strength
    • 于 to, toward (preposition)
    Example

    我们公司致力于提供优质服务。

    wǒ men gōng sī zhì lì yú tí gōng yōu zhì fú wù

    Our company is committed to providing quality service.

  • 40 趋于 qū yú — to tend toward HSK 7
    • 趋 to tend, to move toward
    • 于 toward, to (directional preposition)
    Example

    经济趋于稳定。

    jīng jì qū yú wěn dìng

    The economy tends toward stability.

  • 41 鉴于 jiàn yú — in view of, given that, considering HSK 7
    • 鉴 to examine, to consider
    • 于 at, in (preposition linking to what follows)
    Example

    鉴于目前的情况，我们决定推迟会议。

    jiàn yú mù qián de qíng kuàng wǒ men jué dìng tuī chí huì yì

    In view of the current situation, we decided to postpone the meeting.

Structure & writing
1 源 yuán — source of water, where a stream originates (opposite of 流)

源 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 氵 shuǐ — water radical (three drops)
氵 is a component in 170 characters
HSK 1
汉 hàn Han River (汉江), originating in southern Shaanxi, flowing into the Yangtze at Wuhan, Hubei 没 méi to not have; to lack 漂 piāo to float and drift on the surface of a liquid
HSK 2
泳 yǒng to swim, move through water 洗 xǐ to wash; to clean with water, gasoline, kerosene, etc. 游 yóu unfixed; constantly moving 酒 jiǔ alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grains or fruit
HSK 3
汽 qì gas or vapor formed by heating a liquid or certain solids 沙 shā sand; tiny stone particles 河 hé river (natural or artificial waterway) 法 fǎ law; the body of rules enacted or recognized by the state and enforced by state power, including statutes, decrees, regulations, orders, and decisions 注 zhù to pour into; to fill with liquid
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活 huó to live; to be alive (opposite of '死') 海 hǎi sea; ocean area near land (also used for large lakes, e.g. 青海, 里海) 清 qīng pure and clear, free of impurities (opposite of '浊'); ① purely, solely; ② quiet 渴 kě to be thirsty 满 mǎn full; filled to capacity 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually 澡 zǎo to bathe, wash the whole body 激 jī to strike with water; to stir up emotions
HSK 4
染 rǎn to dye (an object with dye) 汁 zhī juice; liquid containing certain substances 汗 hàn sweat; perspiration secreted by the skin 江 jiāng a large river 污 wū murky water; filth; dirt
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汤 tāng hot water; boiling water 油 yóu oil (liquid fat from animals or plants, or liquid hydrocarbon mixture from minerals) 泼 pō to splash or spill liquid forcefully 洋 yáng ocean (the vast body of salt water covering about 70% of Earth's surface, divided into four parts: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic Oceans) 洲 zhōu continent (one of the seven major landmasses of the earth) 流 liú to flow (of liquid) 济 jì cross a river; ford 浪 làng wave; billow on rivers, lakes, or seas 消 xiāo to gradually diminish until gone; to vanish 深 shēn deep (opposite of shallow) 温 wēn neither cold nor hot; lukewarm 漫 màn to overflow (water spilling over) 落 luò to fall; to drop down
HSK 5
汇 huì （of rivers）to converge 池 chí pond, esp. an artificially dug one 沉 chén to sink (in water, opposite of 'float') 沟 gōu artificially dug waterway or trench 治 zhì to govern; to manage; to administer
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沿 yán along (a river, road, or edge of something) 泛 fàn to float; to drift 泪 lèi tears; colorless liquid secreted by the lacrimal glands of the eye 洒 sǎ to sprinkle or scatter water or other things on the ground 洞 dòng cave; hole; hollow or deep recess in an object 浅 qiǎn shallow (opposite of 'deep') 浇 jiāo to pour liquid onto something 测 cè to measure; to gauge using instruments or standards 浏 liú (lit.) clear and limpid (of water) 浓 nóng (of liquid or gas) thick; dense (opposite of 淡) 润 rùn to moisten; to add oil or water to prevent dryness 涨 zhǎng to rise (of water level) 淡 dàn dilute; thin (of liquid or gas, opposite of 浓) 渐 jiàn gradually; little by little 湖 hú lake (large body of water surrounded by land) 湿 shī wet; damp; moist (opposite of 干) 源 yuán source of water, where a stream originates (opposite of 流) 滑 huá smooth; slippery (low friction) 滚 gǔn to roll; to tumble 漏 lòu to drip, seep, or fall through a hole or crack 漠 mò desert; arid sandy region 范 fàn (lit.) mold; model 薄 bó slight, little
HSK 6
梁 liáng beam; horizontal load-bearing timber or structural member 汰 tài to eliminate; to weed out the useless 沃 wò (of land) fertile, rich 泡 pào bubble (spherical or hemispherical body formed by gas in liquid) 泥 ní mud; mixture of soil and water
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洁 jié clean; pure; free of impurities 洪 hóng large; great 浮 fú to float on the surface of a liquid (opposite of '沉') 浴 yù to bathe; to take a bath 涉 shè to wade across water; to cross over water 涌 yǒng to gush; (of water) to bubble up; (of clouds) to rise 液 yè liquid; a fluid substance with definite volume but no fixed shape 涵 hán to contain; to encompass 淋 lín to drip or splash onto a surface 淘 táo to rinse (granular material) in water to remove impurities 混 hùn to mix (different things) together 淹 yān to submerge; to flood 添 tiān to add; to increase 渠 qú waterway, especially an artificially dug canal or ditch 渡 dù to cross (a river or body of water) 港 gǎng harbor or port where large ships can dock 滴 dī to drip (liquid falls drop by drop) 漱 shù to rinse the mouth with water 潜 qián to submerge; to dive underwater 潮 cháo tidal phenomenon; rise and fall of seawater due to the gravitational pull of the sun and moon
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汛 xùn seasonal rise of water in a river; flood season 汪 wāng (lit.) deep and vast (of water) 汲 jí to draw water (from a well) 汹 xiōng surging water churning upward 沏 qī to brew; to steep (with boiling water)
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沐 mù to wash one's hair; to bathe, wash 沛 pèi (lit.) abundant; copious; vigorous 沧 cāng dark green (of water) 沫 mò foam; froth (tiny bubbles formed by a liquid) 沮 jǔ to stop; to obstruct 沸 fèi to boil (of a liquid heated to the point of rapid vaporization) 沼 zhǎo natural pond; marsh 沾 zhān to soak; to moisten 泄 xiè (of liquid or gas) to discharge, to leak out 泊 bó to moor a boat; to dock 泌 mì to secrete (a substance from a living organism) 泞 nìng (lit.) accumulated mud; mire 波 bō waves on the surface of water (rivers, lakes, seas, etc.) 泣 qì to weep silently or softly 泻 xiè to flow down rapidly (of liquid) 津 jīn ford; river crossing 洽 qià harmonious; in accord 浊 zhuó (of water, air, etc.) murky, impure, turbid — opposite of 清 浑 hún murky; turbid (of water) 浩 hào vast, grand, magnificent 浸 jìn to soak in liquid; to steep 涂 tú to apply (paint, ointment, etc.) by spreading or brushing onto a surface 涕 tì tears 涛 tāo large waves 涝 lào waterlogged (of crops flooded by excessive rain, opposite of 旱) 涡 wō whirlpool; eddy formed by rotating water 涤 dí to wash 涩 sè rough; not smooth (high friction) 涮 shuàn to swish in water to rinse lightly 涯 yá water's edge; shore; boundary 淀 diàn shallow lake (used in place names) 淆 xiáo confused, mixed up, disordered 淌 tǎng （of liquid）to flow down, to trickle 淤 yū to silt up; to become clogged with sediment 淳 chún a surname 渔 yú to fish; to catch fish 渗 shèn to seep; to permeate slowly 渣 zhā residue left after extracting the essence or juice 渺 miǎo vast and boundless (of water) 湃 pài used in '澎湃': ① waves crashing loudly against each other; ② (fig.) surging emotions; ③ (fig.) grand and imposing momentum 湛 zhàn deep 湾 wān a bend or curve in a river 溃 kuì breach (of a dike by floodwater) 溅 jiàn (of liquid) to splash, to spatter 溉 gài (lit.) to irrigate; to water 溜 liū to glide; to slide (downward) 溢 yì to overflow; to brim over 溪 xī small stream or brook 溯 sù to go against the current 溶 róng to dissolve (a substance uniformly distributed in another to form a solution) 溺 nì to drown; to be submerged in water 滋 zī to grow, to sprout 滔 tāo floodwaters overflowing 滞 zhì to stagnate, accumulate, not flow freely 滤 lǜ to filter; to strain (liquid or gas through gauze, charcoal, sand, etc. to remove impurities) 滥 làn to overflow; to flood 滨 bīn waterside; place near water 滩 tān beach; shoal; sandbank (flat land formed by silt along rivers, lakes, or seas) 漆 qī general term for viscous coating materials (paint/lacquer) 漾 yàng ripple on the water surface 潇 xiāo (lit.) clear and deep (of water) 潦 liáo see "潦草": ① (handwriting) untidy; ② (work) careless, sloppy 潭 tán deep pool; deep pit; by extension: deep 澄 chéng clear and transparent (of water) 澈 chè clear and transparent (of water) 澎 péng used in "澎湖" (Penghu Islands, in the southeastern Taiwan Strait) 澜 lán large waves; billows 濒 bīn to border on (a body of water) 瀑 pù waterfall 瀚 hàn (lit.) vast; boundless 灌 guàn to irrigate; to water 茫 máng vast and boundless, indistinct 萍 píng duckweed; aquatic herb floating on water surface with flat oval leaves and hanging roots 衍 yǎn (lit.) to develop and elaborate; to extend and unfold
1.2 原 yuán — original; initial
原 is a component in 2 characters
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愿 yuàn to be willing; to agree gladly
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源 yuán source of water, where a stream originates (opposite of 流)

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2 于 yú — at; in; on (preposition of place or time)
于 is a component in 2 characters
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吁 yù to appeal or call out for a demand 宇 yǔ eaves; by extension, a house or building

于 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

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