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Home → Dictionary → 因为 (yīn wèi)

因为

因为

yīn wèi

because; owing to; on account of

Traditional: 因為

Characters in This Word

Definitions

because
owing to
on account of

Example Sentences

因为下雨，所以没去。

Yīnwèi xià yǔ, suǒyǐ méi qù

Because it rained, so I didn't go

Related Words

由于(yóu yú)— due to

基于(jī yú)— because of

缘于(yuán yú)— to originate from

不以人废言(bù yǐ rén fèi yán)— not to reject a word because of the speaker (idiom, from Analects); to judge on the merits of the case rather than preference between advisers

Grammar Notes

Comparison with 比HSK 2

A 比 B + Adjective (+ Specific Amount)

Because/So (因为...所以)HSK 2

因为 + Reason, 所以 + Result

For the Purpose Of (为了)HSK 4

为了 + Purpose/Goal, Subject + Action OR Subject + 为了 + Purpose + Action

Consequently (于是)HSK 4

Situation/Cause，于是 + Result/Next Action

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HSK & Exam Info

HSK 2.0: Level 2HSK 3.0: Level 2

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