原本
yuán běn
originally
The Chinese word '原本' is used to indicate something that exists from the beginning or in the initial stage. In general, it can be used similarly to 'originally' in English, emphasizing the initial condition or situation. It's also commonly used to discuss the original version or form of something.
Example sentences using: 原本
原本我不想来的。
yuánběn wǒ bùxiǎng lái de
Originally, I did not want to come.
In this sentence, the speaker is expressing the idea that they initally did not have the intention or desire to come.
这本书原本属于我。
zhè běn shū yuánběn shǔyú wǒ
This book originally belonged to me.
This sentence indicates that the book had been in the speaker's possession before a change occurred.
我们原本打算去游泳。
wǒmen yuánběn dǎsuàn qù yóuyǒng
We originally planned to go swimming.
Here the speaker is indicating that going swimming was their initial plan.
原本他会来接我。
yuánběn tā huì lái jiē wǒ
He was initially supposed to come pick me up.
In this sentence, the speaker is expressing that the original arrangement was for the person to pick them up.
你原本是做什么的?
nǐ yuánběn shì zuò shénme de
What did you originally do (for a job)?
This sentence shows someone asking what the person's original job or occupation was.
这里原本是草地。
zhèlǐ yuánběn shì cǎodì
This place was originally a grassland.
The speaker is stating that the area used to be a grassland originally.
他原本不愿意帮忙。
tā yuánběn bù yuànyì bāngmáng
He was originally unwilling to help.
In this sentence, the speaker indicates that the person did not want to help at first.
原本我以为你不会来。
yuánběn wǒ yǐwéi nǐ bù huì lái
Originally, I thought you would not come.
This sentence means that the speaker initially assumed the person would not come.
情况原本好转，但现在又恶化了。
qíngkuàng yuánběn hǎozhuǎn, dàn xiànzài yòu èhuà le
The situation was improving, but it has worsened now.
The speaker here is stating that the situation was originally getting better but has become worse now.
我们原本会赢的。
wǒmen yuánběn huì yíng de
We would have won originally.
In this sentence, the speaker is expressing that they would have won under the original circumstances or intent.