원천
Meaning: source; origin; wellspring
What does 원천 mean?
원천 [woncheon] is a noun meaning "source; origin; wellspring". It is rated C2 on the CEFR scale, which means proficient — nuanced literary or specialized use. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 원천 [woncheon] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
다른 나라의 시행착오를 겸허하게 배우는 자세가 국가 경쟁력의 원천임을 재확인한 사례이다.
This is a case that reaffirms that the attitude of humbly learning from other countries' trial and error is the source of national competitiveness.
How to Use 원천 in Conversation
As a noun, 원천 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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