yīn

because; since (in 因为)

1Stroke Order Animation

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2Readings & Meanings

  • yīnold variant of 因[yīn]

3Structure

Fully enclosed structure全包围结构

is built from 2 parts.

4Common Words with

因果yīn guǒ

cause and effect

因而yīn ér

thus; therefore

因为yīn wéi

because; since

原因yuán yīn

cause; origin; root cause

因素yīn sù

factor; element

因此yīn cǐ

therefore; thus; consequently

5Example Sentences

因为下雨,所以我们没去。

yīn wéi xià yǔ, suǒ yǐ wǒ mén méi qù。

Because it was raining, we didn't go.

事故的原因还在调查中。

shì gù de yuán yīn huán zài tiáo chá zhōng。

The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Other Characters Pronounced “yin”