渊源

yuānyuán

HSK 7

渊源 — yuānyuán

1. origin; source (of an event, tradition, or relationship)

   这件事的渊源可以追溯到十年前的一次会议。 zhèjiàn shì de yuānyuán kěyǐ zhuīsùdào shínián qián de yīcì huìyì — The origin of this matter can be traced back to a meeting ten years ago.

2. relationship; historical ties or connections between people, families, or institutions

   这两家企业渊源颇深，曾属于同一集团。 zhè liǎngjiā qǐyè yuānyuán pǒshēn céng shǔyú tóng yī jítuán — These two companies have deep historical ties; they once belonged to the same group.