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本

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The word "原本" is formed by combining the character "原", which means "original" or "source", with the character "本", which means "root" or "basis". This semantic combination results in a compound word that denotes the original state or version, effectively conveying the idea of "originally" or "formerly".

Example Sentences Hide

我原本打算今天去公园。

Wǒ yuánběn dǎsuàn jīntiān qù gōngyuán.

I originally planned to go to the park today.

他原本不会游泳，但现在学会了。

Tā yuánběn bù huì yóuyǒng, dàn xiànzài xuéhuì le.

He originally couldn't swim, but now he has learned.

这本书原本很旧，经过修复后变新了。

Zhè běn shū yuánběn hěn jiù, jīngguò xiūfù hòu biàn xīn le.

This book was originally very old, but after restoration, it became new.

我们原本以为项目会顺利，但遇到了意外困难。

Wǒmen yuánběn yǐwéi xiàngmù huì shùnlì, dàn yù dào le yìwài kùnnan.

We originally thought the project would go smoothly, but encountered unexpected difficulties.

这项政策原本的目的是促进经济增长，但实际效果却相反。

Zhè xiàng zhèngcè yuánběn de mùdì shì cùjìn jīngjì zēngzhǎng, dàn shíjì xiàoguǒ què xiāngfǎn.

The original purpose of this policy was to promote economic growth, but the actual effect was the opposite.

Word Definition - 原本

yuán běn originally; the original; original copy; original version

Individual Character Details

原 yuán, yuán
本 běn