(yīn wèi) - because, since in Mandarin
yīnwèiTraditional: 因為
Translation
because, since
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Word origin
A compound of 因 (yīn, 'cause') and 为 (wèi, 'for the sake of'), meaning 'because'. 因 depicts a person 大 enclosed within a boundary 囗; the simplified 为 derives from an older picture of a hand leading an elephant.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 因 (yīn, 'cause') + 为 (wèi, 'for')
Stroke order
因
为
Examples
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I did not go because I was ill.
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Because of the rain, we changed our plans.
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Because of the rain, the match was cancelled.
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Because I was so busy, I forgot to ring.
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She cried because she could not find her mum.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(1)Grammar articles
(9)Advanced Mandarin Grammar (C1-C2, HSK 6): What Changes
不是…而是, 不是…就是 and 既然…就 in Mandarin
Although in Mandarin: 虽然…还是, 不过 and 还是
Mandarin Conjunctions: 虽然…但是, 因为…所以 and More
Formal Mandarin Connectives: 然而, 因此, 于是 and 尽管
Intermediate Mandarin Grammar (B1-B2, HSK 4-5)
Mandarin 所 (suǒ): 所有, 所谓, 所 + Verb and 为...所
为了 (In Order To) in Mandarin: Purpose Clauses
The Mandarin 于 (yú) Family: 对于, 关于, 由于, 至于, 属于, 位于, 终于
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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 9: 因为, 不能, 真的 and 10 more words.