因为 (yīn wèi) — (conjunction) because; (preposition) because of, due to
Definition
因为 is the everyday 'because' used for clauses and reasons — contrasts with 由于 (yóu yú), which is more formal/written. Pairs with 所以 to introduce a result.
conjunction
because
preposition
because ofdue to
Examples
- 因为，。yīn wèi Xià yǔ, suǒ yǐ wǒ bú qù gōng yuán.Because it is raining, I am not going to the park.
- 因为，。yīn wèi Xué xí, suǒ yǐ wǒ hěn máng.Because of studying, I am very busy.
- 因为，。yīn wèi Yǒu shì, suǒ yǐ wǒ méi yǒu lái.Because I had something to do, I did not come.
Grammar
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