原來 has two distinct uses:
Discovery - "It turns out," "So that''s why" - realizing something
Original state - "Originally," "before" - how things were
So it''s you!
I originally lived in Beijing.
Context determines which meaning applies.
Position matters for meaning
- 原來是這樣！ = So that''s how it is! (discovery)
- 原來的計劃 = the original plan (previous state)
Discovery use often has exclamatory tone
- 原來你會說中文！ = So you can speak Chinese!
It turns out he's a teacher.
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