出于 (chū yú): out of, due to

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: out of, due to
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

due to
to stem from

Chinese explanation

表示由于某种原因或动机，常强调人的主观想法、感情或目的。多用在书面语中，后面接表示原因、目的或考虑的名词或短语。例如，出于好奇、出于安全考虑、出于对他的信任。

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Character breakdown

HSK 2

to go out

HSK 6

to go

Example sentences

Out of consideration for public safety, the city government decided to completely ban fireworks and firecrackers in the city center.

Out of sympathy, she took the injured bird home and fed it food and water every day until it recovered.

Out of respect for the teacher, even if he has different opinions, he will communicate with the teacher privately after class rather than contradicting him on the spot.

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