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因 (yīn): because; due to

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HSK 6preposition, conjunction

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: because; due to
Characters: 1
Part of speech: preposition, conjunction
HSK level: HSK 6
Strokes: 6
Radical: 囗
Structure: 全包围结构

Full definitions

cause
reason
because
old variant of 因[yin1]

Chinese explanation

表示原因或理由，相当于因为、由于
表示依据或凭借，相当于根据、趁着
表示事情发生的缘由，常与结果相连，如原因、因果
在古汉语中也可表示于是、就，或作介词引进动作的原因。

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Example sentences

Because it rained, the match was canceled.

There are many reasons for the failure of this project.

Therefore, we need more time.

He took leave due to illness.

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