出于

chū yú

HSK 3.0 等级 6 动词 常见

释义

1. due to
2. to stem from

词语关系

Synonyms

2 items

• 由于 yóu yú 由于 yóu yú due to Both mean 'due to', but 由于 is more common in spoken Chinese while 出于 is often used with abstract motivations.: due to
• 源自 yuán zì 源自 yuán zì to originate from Both mean 'to stem from', but 源自 emphasizes origin while 出于 is more about motive or reason.: to originate from

Usage notes

Common mistakes

出于 is typically followed by abstract nouns (e.g., 好心, 无奈) rather than concrete nouns. Avoid using it like 由于 for physical causes.

Formality

Predominantly used in formal or written contexts. In spoken Mandarin, 因为 or 为了 are more natural choices.

例句

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他 出于 好心帮助了我。

He helped me out of kindness.

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包含 出于 的词语

• 青出于蓝而胜于蓝 青出于蓝而胜于蓝 qīng chū yú lán ér shèng yú lán: lit. the color blue is made out of indigo but is more vivid than indigo (idiom)

出于 的构成词

• 出 出 chū: to go out
• 于 于 yú: (of time or place) in; at; on