原来

The Chinese word **原来** is composed of two characters: **原** and **来**. The character **原** means "origin", "beginning", or "original". The character **来** means "to come" or "to arrive". Together, the two characters **原来** mean "originally" or "in the beginning".The word **原来** is often used to introduce new information or to provide a contrast to previous information. For example, the sentence **原来他是我的老师** means "He was my teacher all along." The sentence **原来我不喜欢他，但是现在我喜欢他了** means "I didn't like him at first, but now I do."The word **原来** can also be used to express surprise or realization. For example, the sentence **原来如此！** means "So that's how it is!" or "I see now!"The word **原来** is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is used frequently in both spoken and written Chinese.