This is the 825th most frequent Chinese word.
源
"Source" or "origin."
Here, '源' is used metaphorically to describe the origin or starting point of culture.
文化的源头能够追溯到数千年前。
The origin of the culture can be traced back thousands of years.
In this sentence, '源' is part of the phrase '源于', meaning 'originate from', indicating the cause or source of an issue.
问题的源于错误的数据分析。
The issue originated from incorrect data analysis.
In this sentence, '源' is used to refer to the source or origin of water, emphasizing its importance to the village.