원천

Korean

Etymology

Sino-Korean word from 源泉.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [wʌ̹ɲt͡ɕʰʌ̹n]
  • Phonetic hangeul: [원천]
Revised Romanization? woncheon
Revised Romanization (translit.)? woncheon
McCune–Reischauer? wŏnch'ŏn
Yale Romanization? wenchen

Noun

원천 • (woncheon) (hanja 源泉)

  1. source; fountainhead (of ideas, inspiration, etc.)
    • 아이들의 생각은 창의력의 원천이다.
      Aideurui saenggageun chang-uiryeogui woncheonida.
      The ideas of children are a source of creativity.
  2. (rare) headwaters

Synonyms
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