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因素 (yīn sù) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

因素 (yīn sù) is a Chinese word: factor. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 因素

名 míng noun

factor

天气是影响农业生产的重要因素。

tiān qì shì yǐng xiǎng nóng yè shēng chǎn de zhòng yào yīn sù

Weather is an important factor affecting agricultural production.

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Word breakdown

因 yīn — cause, reason (the causal aspect of a factor)

Words with this character (7)
  • 1 因为 yīn wèi — because HSK 2
    • 因 cause, reason
    • 为 for, for the sake of
    Example

    我因为生病没去上学。

    wǒ yīn wèi shēng bìng méi qù shàng xué

    I didn't go to school because I was sick.

  • 2 原因 yuán yīn — reason, cause HSK 4
    • 原 original, primary, source
    • 因 cause, reason
    Example

    你知道他迟到的原因吗？

    nǐ zhī dào tā chí dào de yuán yīn ma

    Do you know the reason he was late?

  • 3 因此 yīn cǐ — therefore HSK 4
    • 因 cause, reason
    • 此 this (referring to the aforementioned cause)
    Example

    他生病了，因此没有来上课。

    tā shēng bìng le yīn cǐ méi yǒu lái shàng kè

    He was sick, therefore he didn't come to class.

  • 4 因而 yīn ér — therefore HSK 5
    • 因 cause, reason
    • 而 connecting particle (links cause to effect)
    Example

    他生病了，因而没来上课。

    tā shēng bìng le yīn ér méi lái shàng kè

    He got sick, therefore he didn't come to class.

  • 5 基因 jī yīn — gene HSK 6
    • 基 base, foundation (fundamental unit)
    • 因 cause, factor (hereditary element)
    Example

    基因决定了很多生物特征。

    jī yīn jué dìng le hěn duō shēng wù tè zhēng

    Genes determine many biological characteristics.

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  • 6 因人而异 yīn rén ér yì — vary from person to person HSK 7
    • 因 because of, due to (introduces the varying factor)
    • 人 person, people (the variable factor)
    • 而 and thus, thereby (conjunction linking condition to result)
    • 异 different, to differ (the resulting variation)
    Example

    学习方法因人而异，要找到适合自己的方式。

    xué xí fāng fǎ yīn rén ér yì yào zhǎo dào shì hé zì jǐ de fāng shì

    Learning methods vary from person to person; you need to find the approach that suits you.

  • 7 因地制宜 yīn dì zhì yí — to adapt measures to local conditions HSK 7
    • 因 according to, based on
    • 地 place, locality, local conditions
    • 制 to formulate, to establish (measures)
    • 宜 suitable, appropriate, proper
    Example

    这个项目的实施必须因地制宜，考虑当地的实际情况。

    zhè ge xiàng mù de shí shī bì xū yīn dì zhì yí kǎo lǜ dāng dì de shí jì qíng kuàng

    The implementation of this project must adapt measures to local conditions and consider the actual situation on the ground.

素 sù — element, component (the constituting aspect of a factor)

Words with this character (11)
  • 1 元素 yuán sù — element HSK 6
    • 元 fundamental, primary, original
    • 素 basic component, essential part
    Example

    氧是一种化学元素。

    yǎng shì yī zhǒng huà xué yuán sù

    Oxygen is a chemical element.

  • 2 朴素 pǔ sù — simple HSK 6
    • 朴 plain, natural, unadorned
    • 素 simple, basic, unembellished
    Example

    他过着朴素的生活。

    tā guò zhe pǔ sù de shēng huó

    He lives a simple life.

  • 3 素质 sù zhì — quality HSK 6
    • 素 inherent, fundamental
    • 质 quality, nature
    Example

    他的个人素质很高。

    tā de gè rén sù zhì hěn gāo

    His personal quality is very high.

  • 4 维生素 wéi shēng sù — vitamin HSK 6
    • 维 maintain, preserve
    • 生 life, living
    • 素 element, substance
    Example

    水果和蔬菜富含维生素。

    shuǐ guǒ hé shū cài fù hán wéi shēng sù

    Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins.

  • 5 要素 yào sù — element HSK 6
    • 要 essential, important, key
    • 素 element, component, factor
    Example

    创新是企业发展的重要要素。

    chuàng xīn shì qǐ yè fā zhǎn de zhòng yào yào sù

    Innovation is an important element of enterprise development.

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Structure & writing
1 因 yīn — cause; reason (opposite of 果)
因 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 4
烟 yān smoke; gas mixed with residual particles produced by combustion
HSK 6
姻 yīn marriage
HSK 7
咽 yān pharynx (the muscular tube at the back of the mouth connecting the nasal cavity, oral cavity, and larynx) 恩 ēn kindness; deep benevolence

consists of

1.1 囗 wéi — enclosure, surrounding boundary
囗 is a component in 16 characters
HSK 1
回 huí to wind, circle, or rotate 国 guó country; nation; state 西 xī west (one of the four cardinal directions, the side where the sun sets; opposite of '东')
HSK 2
因 yīn cause; reason (opposite of 果)
HSK 3
园 yuán garden (for growing vegetables, flowers, or fruit) 图 tú image depicted by drawing or painting
HSK 4
困 kùn to be trapped in hardship or difficulty; unable to break free from circumstances 围 wéi to surround; to encircle
HSK 5
团 tuán round; circular 固 gù firm; sturdy 圆 yuán plane figure enclosed by a circle
HSK 6
圈 quān circular route; loop; lap 菌 jūn microorganism (bacteria, fungi, mold, etc.); esp. pathogenic bacteria
HSK 7
卤 lǔ bittern; the bitter black liquid remaining after salt crystallization, a mixture of magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, magnesium bromide, and sodium chloride 囚 qiú to imprison; to incarcerate 囱 cōng chimney; flue for stove or boiler
1.2 大 dà — large; great (in volume, area, quantity, force, intensity, etc.; opposite of 小)
Xpinyin
大 is a component in 34 characters
HSK 1
天 tiān sky 太 tài high; great
HSK 2
因 yīn cause; reason (opposite of 果) 夫 fū general term for an adult man 头 tóu head (of a person or animal)
HSK 3
参 cān to join; to participate (in an activity) 奇 qí rare; special; extraordinary
HSK 4
奋 fèn to rouse oneself; to strive vigorously 奖 jiǎng to reward; to praise 套 tào cover; sheath; case (placed over something) 庆 qìng to congratulate; to celebrate 美 měi beautiful; good-looking (opposite of "丑")
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达 dá to go through; to reach
HSK 5
奈 nài how; in what way; what to do about 类 lèi kind; category; a group of similar things 衡 héng steelyard beam; weighing instrument such as a scale or balance
HSK 6
央 yāng to entreat; to beg 夸 kuā to boast; to exaggerate 夺 duó to seize by force; to snatch 奔 bēn to run; to rush 尖 jiān tip or pointed end of an object
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牵 qiān to lead or pull along
HSK 7
夯 hāng a rammer or tamper used to compact foundations (wooden, stone, or iron) 夷 yí flat; peaceful 契 qì (lit.) to carve with a knife 奚 xī slave (in ancient times) 奠 diàn to offer sacrifices to the deceased as a tribute
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奢 shē extravagant; lavish (opposite of 俭) 奥 ào southwest corner of a house in ancient times; inner recess of a room 攀 pān to climb by gripping something 爽 shuǎng bright and clear 犬 quǎn dog 莫 mò (lit.) no one; nothing 驮 tuó to carry on the back (of an animal)

Stroke order

2 素 sù — white; natural color

素 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 龶 — graphic component
龶 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 4
责 zé responsibility; duty within one's role 青 qīng black
HSK 5
素 sù white; natural color
HSK 6
毒 dú poison; toxic substance that chemically damages body tissues and functions 麦 mài grain crops including barley, wheat, rye, and oats
2.2 糸 mì — fine silk thread, thin fiber
糸 is a component in 8 characters
HSK 1
系 xì system; interconnected series
HSK 2
累 lěi to pile up; to accumulate
HSK 5
素 sù white; natural color 索 suǒ thick rope or chain 紫 zǐ purple; violet color 繁 fán numerous; complex (opposite of 简)
HSK 7
紊 wěn disordered; chaotic; confused 絮 xù cotton fibers; cotton wadding

Stroke order