原本适用

yuán běn shì yòng

Originally applicable; was originally suitable for a particular use or situation

这条规则原本适用于所有员工，后来做了修改。

This rule was originally applicable to all employees, and was amended later.

Etymology

"原本" means originally, deriving from ancient Chinese meaning "original source". "适用" means applicable, a compound term formed in modern Chinese to describe suitability for use.

Memory Aid

Break the phrase into two parts: "原本" = originally, "适用" = applicable; just combine the meanings to remember the full phrase.

Collocations

原本适用范围原本适用规则原本适用条件

Synonyms

原先适用本来适用

Antonyms

原本不适用现在不适用

Related Words

原本适用适用性原定