original in Chinese
original in Chinese is 原 — original means the first of its kind, existing before any copies.
original in Chinese
原
Pronounced: yuán
(not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
What does "original" mean?
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adj The first of its kind, existing before any copies.
"This is the original painting — the one in the gallery is a copy."
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adj Fresh, inventive, and not copied from anything else.
"The band's original songs are far better than their covers."
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noun The very first version of something, from which copies are made.
"Please keep the original and send us a scanned copy."
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noun An unusually distinctive or eccentric person.
"Her grandfather was a real original, always full of odd stories."
original in a sentence
- This is the original painting — the one in the gallery is a copy.
- The band's original songs are far better than their covers.
- Please keep the original and send us a scanned copy.
- Her grandfather was a real original, always full of odd stories.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "original" in Chinese?
"original" in Chinese is 原. original means: The first of its kind, existing before any copies.
How do you pronounce 原?
"original" in Chinese is 原, pronounced "yuán".
How do you use "original" in a sentence?
Example: "This is the original painting — the one in the gallery is a copy." In Chinese, "original" is 原.
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