原来

原来原來 yuán lái ㄩㄢˊ ㄌㄞˊ jyun4 loi4 HSK 2 基礎級 · Level 2 高階級 · Level 4

  • original; former
  • originally; formerly; at first
  • so, actually, as it turns out

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 原 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 原来如此! So that's how it is!
  • 原来如此。 So that's what it is.
  • 原來如此。 I see.
  • 原来你很倔。 Originally, you were very stubborn.
  • 原来都是假的。 So it was all a lie.

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