由于

yóu yú

HSK 2.0 等级 4 HSK 3.0 等级 4 介词 常见

释义

1. due to
2. as a result of
3. thanks to
4. owing to
5. since
6. because

词语关系

Related words

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• 因此 yīn cǐ 因此 yīn cǐ thus; consequently; as a result 因此 means 'therefore' and often pairs with 由于 in cause-effect sentences.: thus; consequently; as a result
• 所以 suǒ yǐ 所以 suǒ yǐ therefore 所以 means 'so'; 因为 pairs with 所以, while 由于 more naturally pairs with 因此.: therefore

Synonyms

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• 因为 yīn wèi 因为 yīn wèi because Both mean 'because' or 'due to'; 因为 can be used in the pattern 因为...所以... while 由于 is more formal and often used in the pattern 由于...因此...: because

Usage notes

Common mistakes

由于 often pairs with 因此, not 所以. Using 所以 with 由于 can sound awkward in formal writing.

Formality

由于 is more formal than 因为 and is common in written or formal spoken contexts.

例句

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由于 经济衰退，公司不得不裁员。

Due to the economic recession, the company had to lay off employees.

由于 天气原因，比赛被取消了。

Due to the weather, the match was cancelled.

由于 缺乏资金，项目停滞了。

Due to lack of funds, the project came to a standstill.

由于 天气原因，航班延误了两个小时。

The flight was delayed for two hours due to weather.

由于 地震，居民们撤离了城市。

Due to the earthquake, residents evacuated the city.

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由于 的构成词

• 于 于 yú: (of time or place) in; at; on
• 由 由 yóu: to follow