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因为

yīn wèi
HSK 2.0 Level 2 HSK 3.0 Level 2 Preposition Very common

Definitions

  1. 1. because
  2. 2. owing to
  3. 3. on account of

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items
所以
suǒ yǐ

therefore

所以 often follows 因为 in cause-effect structures
既然
jì rán

since

since, as (introducing a factual premise)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Because 因为 is used for subjective reasons, while 由于 is more formal and objective.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 2+ HSK 3.0 Level 2+ 6 min
因为 as a Reason Preposition

Learn 因为 as a Reason Preposition with practical HSK 2 examples, focus vocabulary, common pitfalls, and targeted cloze practice.

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HSK 2.0 Level 3+ HSK 3.0 Level 3+ 6 min
因为...所以...

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Reading: yīn wèi Open guide

Example Sentences

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因为 天气恶劣，通信信号突然中断了。
Due to bad weather, the communication signal suddenly cut off.
因为 天气不好，飞机耽搁了。
Because the weather was bad, the flight was delayed.
因为 自卑，他不敢在大家面前讲话。
Because of low self-esteem, he dares not speak in front of everyone.
因为 下雨，我们没去公园。
Because it rained, we didn't go to the park.
这家公司 因为 经营不善破产了。
This company went bankrupt due to poor management.

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Child Words of 因为

因
yīn

cause

为
wéi

as (in the capacity of)

为
wèi

because of