B2 noun 격식체 1분 분량

源泉

yuánquán /ɥɛn³⁵ tɕʰɥɛn³⁵/

The word '源泉' represents an inexhaustible spring from which abstract values, power, or creativity flow.

30초 단어

  • Literally means a spring or source of water.
  • Metaphorically refers to the origin of inspiration, power, or wealth.
  • Often used in formal, literary, or inspirational contexts.
  • Implies a continuous and inexhaustible supply.

常见语境:在文学创作中,生活常被比作艺术的‘源泉’;在政治或励志语境下,人民或信仰常被视为‘力量的源泉’;在经济语境下,劳动被视为‘财富的源泉’。

  1. 1同类词比较:‘源泉’与‘来源’相比,‘源泉’更具文学色彩和形象感,强调‘源源不断’;‘来源’则较中性,仅指事物的出处。与‘根源’相比,‘根源’多用于解释原因(常用于负面,如‘罪恶的根源’),而‘源泉’多用于正面或中性的动力源。

예시

1

书籍是人类进步的阶梯,也是智慧的源泉。

everyday

Books are the ladder of human progress and the source of wisdom.

2

人民群众是历史创造的动力源泉。

formal

The masses are the source of power for the creation of history.

3

你的支持是我不断前进的源泉。

informal

Your support is the fountainhead that keeps me moving forward.

4

本研究旨在探讨创新能力的内在源泉。

academic

This study aims to explore the internal sources of innovative capability.

자주 쓰는 조합

灵感的源泉 source of inspiration
力量的源泉 source of strength/power
财富的源泉 source of wealth

자주 쓰는 구문

生命之源泉

The fountain of life

取之不尽的源泉

An inexhaustible source

자주 혼동되는 단어

源泉 vs 来源

Neutral and factual. Used for data, information, or physical origins. '源泉' is more metaphorical and literary.

源泉 vs 根源

Refers to the deep-seated root cause, often used for problems or negative issues (e.g., the root of evil).

문법 패턴

Subject + 是 + [Noun Phrase] + 的源泉 成为...的源泉

How to Use It

사용 참고사항

The word '源泉' is highly formal and carries a positive connotation. It is frequently found in written literature, ideological speeches, and academic essays. Using it in casual conversation might sound slightly dramatic or overly poetic.


자주 하는 실수

A common mistake is using '源泉' for minor or negative things, like 'the source of the leak' or 'the source of the smell.' In these cases, '源头' or '来源' are the correct choices.

Tips

💡

Use with abstract nouns for impact

Pair '源泉' with words like '灵感' (inspiration) or '动力' (motivation) to sound more sophisticated in writing.

⚠️

Avoid using for simple physical objects

Don't use '源泉' for the source of a smell or a noise; use '来源' or '源头' instead.

🌍

Water imagery in Chinese philosophy

In Chinese culture, water is often linked to wisdom and life; calling something a '源泉' elevates its importance to a life-giving level.

어원

Composed of '源' (source/origin) and '泉' (spring/fountain). It dates back to ancient Chinese texts describing the physical origin of rivers before evolving into its metaphorical meaning.

문화적 맥락

In Chinese philosophy and literature, water imagery is often used to describe the essence of life and virtue (e.g., '上善若水'). '源泉' fits into this tradition by highlighting the importance of the origin.

암기 팁

Think of '源' (source) and '泉' (spring). Imagine a spring in the mountains that never stops flowing—that is the '源泉' of a great river.

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

“来源”是一个中性词,指任何事物的出处(如消息来源);而“源泉”更具形象性,强调像泉水一样不断涌现,通常用于更宏大或抽象的正向概念。

虽然语法上可行,但习惯上“源泉”多用于正面事物,如“快乐的源泉”。形容负面事物(如战争、痛苦)时,通常使用“根源”一词。

在日常随意聊天中较少使用,它带有一定的书面语色彩,更多出现在演讲、文章、书评或正式讨论中。

不可以,“源泉”是名词。如果想表达“来源于……”,应该使用动词“源于”或“来自”。

셀프 테스트

fill blank

生活是艺术创作的___。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: a

“源泉”常用于比喻艺术创作的灵感来源,强调生活为艺术提供源源不断的素材。

multiple choice

选择不适合与“源泉”搭配的词:

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: c

“噪音”是具体的物理现象,通常用“来源”或“声源”,不使用具有文学美感的“源泉”。

sentence building

是 / 进步 / 科学技术 / 社会 / 的 / 源泉

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: c

“科学技术”是主语,“是”是谓语,“社会进步的源泉”是宾语短语,逻辑最通顺。

점수: /3

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