originate

Many historians believe that the game of chess originated in northern India during the 6th century.

(Chinese) 许多历史学家认为国际象棋起源于6世纪的印度北部。

The fire originated in the kitchen after a faulty electrical socket overheated.

(Chinese) 火灾起源于厨房，原因是一个有缺陷的插座过热。