原來

This is the 4103rd most frequent Chinese word.

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原來

"Originally" or "it turns out."


In this sentence, '原來' is used to present a realization or discovery, indicating that the speaker has learned new information about someone liking the same movie.

原來你也喜欢看这个电影。

It turns out you also like watching this movie.


'原來' is used to describe something that was established or decided earlier, showing its original state or intention before any changes occurred.

原來的计划是今天去公园。

The original plan was to go to the park today.


Here, '原來' is used to express what has been realized, often followed by an explanatory phrase, forming a structure indicating that the speaker has come to a conclusion or understanding.

原來如此,我明白了。

So that's why; I understand now.