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因为 (yīn wèi): because; because of

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 2preposition, conjunction

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
because; because of
Characters
2
Part of speech
preposition, conjunction
HSK level
HSK 2

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • because
  • because of
  • because
  • owing to
  • on account of
  • owing to
  • on account of

Chinese explanation

  • 表示原因或理由,用来说明一件事为什么发生。常和“所以”一起用,构成“因为……所以……”的句式。例如:因为下雨,所以我没有出门。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

cause

HSK 5

as (in the capacity of)

Example sentences

,。

Because it rained, we didn't go to the park.

,。

He didn't come to class because he was sick.

,。

Because it was too expensive, I decided not to buy it.

,。

She did well on the exam because she studied hard.

,。

Because the weather is nice, we plan to go hiking.

,。

Because it rained, the match was canceled.

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He missed the train because he was late.

,。

Because the weather was nice, we went for a walk in the park.

。

She got a promotion because she worked hard.

,。

I was ten minutes late because of the traffic jam.

,。

He didn't come because there was an emergency at home.

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