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HSK 7-9
yuánsourceyuánsourcenotduànstop
A steady flow; continuous; unceasing.

Literal meaning

source (源) — source (源) — not (不) — stop (断)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase describing a continuous and abundant supply of something.

Examples

Guānzhòngmenyuányuánduàndeyǒngchǎng
The audience poured into the stadium in a continuous stream.
Zhègeguójiāyōngyǒuyuányuánduànderányuán
This country has a continuous supply of natural resources.

Usage & nuances

Often used to describe a positive and abundant supply of something.

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