Word
由于 (yóu yú) — Chinese word meaning
HSK 4
由于 (yóu yú) is a Chinese word: due to. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 由于
介 jiè preposition
due to
由于天气不好，我们取消了旅行。
yóu yú tiān qì bù hǎo wǒ men qǔ xiāo le lǚ xíng
Due to bad weather, we cancelled the trip.
连 lián conjunction
due to
由于天气不好，我们取消了旅行。
yóu yú tiān qì bù hǎo wǒ men qǔ xiāo le lǚ xíng
Due to bad weather, we cancelled the trip.
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Word breakdown
由 yóu — from, originating from (indicates source or cause)
Words with this character (8)
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Example
他没有理由拒绝这个提议。
tā méi yǒu lǐ yóu jù jué zhè ge tí yì
He has no reason to reject this proposal.
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- 由 from; by means of (indicating source or cause)
- 此 this (pointing to something previously mentioned or current)
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由此可见，教育很重要。
yóu cǐ kě jiàn jiào yù hěn zhòng yào
From this it can be seen that education is very important.
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他过着自由的生活。
tā guò zhe zì yóu de shēng huó
He lives a free life.
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这个节日的由来很有趣。
zhè ge jié rì de yóu lái hěn yǒu qù
The origin of this festival is very interesting.
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- 不 not, negation marker
- 由 by, through, control (in this context: having control over)
- 得 potential complement marker (indicates ability or possibility)
Example
看到这个场景，我不由得笑了起来。
kàn dào zhè ge chǎng jǐng wǒ bù yóu de xiào le qǐ lái
Seeing this scene, I couldn't help but laugh.
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Example
听到这首歌，她不由自主地哭了起来。
tīng dào zhè shǒu gē tā bù yóu zì zhǔ de kū le qǐ lái
Hearing this song, she involuntarily started crying.
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我由衷地感谢你的帮助。
wǒ yóu zhōng de gǎn xiè nǐ de bāng zhù
I sincerely thank you for your help.
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8 身不由己 shēn bù yóu jǐ — beyond one's control; involuntary; unable to act of one's own free will HSK 7
- 身 body, oneself, one's person
- 不 not (negation marker)
- 由 by, from, through (indicates agency or source)
- 己 self, oneself (emphasizes personal agency)
Example
在那种情况下，我也是身不由己。
zài nà zhǒng qíng kuàng xià wǒ yě shì shēn bù yóu jǐ
In that situation, I also had no choice.
于 yú — grammatical particle completing the prepositional structure
Words with this character (41)
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Example
这是一本关于中国历史的书。
zhè shì yī běn guān yú zhōng guó lì shǐ de shū
This is a book about Chinese history.
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经过多年努力，她终于实现了梦想。
jīng guò duō nián nǔ lì tā zhōng yú shí xiàn le mèng xiǎng
After years of effort, she finally realized her dream.
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雨停了，于是我们出发了。
yǔ tíng le yú shì wǒ men chū fā le
The rain stopped, so we set off.
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- 低 low, lower (provides the core meaning of being at a lower level)
- 于 than (provides the comparative function to establish comparison)
Example
今天的气温低于零度。
jīn tiān de qì wēn dī yú líng dù
Today's temperature is below zero degrees.
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Example
这个设计便于使用。
zhè ge shè jì biàn yú shǐ yòng
This design is easy to use.
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对于这个问题，我有不同的看法。
duì yú zhè ge wèn tí wǒ yǒu bù tóng de kàn fǎ
Regarding this question, I have a different view.
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Example
这个软件用于数据分析。
zhè ge ruǎn jiàn yòng yú shù jù fēn xī
This software is used for data analysis.
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Example
今年的收入高于去年。
jīn nián de shōu rù gāo yú qù nián
This year's income is higher than last year's.
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北京位于中国北部。
Běi jīng wèi yú Zhōng guó běi bù
Beijing is located in northern China.
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她善于解决问题。
tā shàn yú jiě jué wèn tí
She is good at solving problems.
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- 在 to be at; to exist (provides the sense of location or state of being)
- 于 in; at (classical preposition that adds formality and directional meaning)
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成功的关键在于坚持。
chéng gōng de guān jiàn zài yú jiān chí
The key to success lies in persistence.
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这个国家处于战争状态。
zhè ge guó jiā chǔ yú zhàn zhēng zhuàng tài
This country is in a state of war.
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五大于三。
wǔ dà yú sān
Five is greater than three.
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- 小 small, little; indicates the lesser quantity in comparison
- 于 than; a comparative particle connecting the comparison
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这个数小于一百。
zhè ge shù xiǎo yú yì bǎi
This number is less than one hundred.
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这本书属于图书馆。
zhè běn shū shǔ yú tú shū guǎn
This book belongs to the library.
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他敢于面对困难。
tā gǎn yú miàn duì kùn nán
He dares to face difficulties.
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- 有 to have (indicates the presence of helpfulness)
- 助 help, assistance (the core meaning of being helpful)
- 于 to, for (indicates the target or object of help)
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运动有助于健康。
yùn dòng yǒu zhù yú jiàn kāng
Exercise is helpful to health.
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三加二等于五。
sān jiā èr děng yú wǔ
Three plus two equals five.
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你过于担心了。
nǐ guò yú dān xīn le
You're worrying too much.
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虽然他很忙，但不至于连电话都不接。
suī rán tā hěn máng dàn bú zhì yú lián diàn huà dōu bù jiē
Although he's busy, he won't go so far as to not answer the phone.
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- 乐 happy, pleased; conveys willingness with joy
- 于 at, in; preposition connecting the attitude to the action
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他乐于助人。
tā lè yú zhù rén
He is willing to help others.
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他出于好意帮助了我。
tā chū yú hǎo yì bāng zhù le wǒ
He helped me out of goodwill.
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- 勇 brave, courageous
- 于 in, at (forms verbal construction expressing willingness/courage to do something)
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我们要勇于承认错误。
wǒ men yào yǒng yú chéng rèn cuò wù
We must dare to admit our mistakes.
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这个问题易于理解。
zhè ge wèn tí yì yú lǐ jiě
This problem is easy to understand.
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他的灵感源于日常生活。
tā de líng gǎn yuán yú rì cháng shēng huó
His inspiration originates from daily life.
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- 至 to reach, arriving at (introduces a topic or point)
- 于 at, in (prepositional marker completing the compound)
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他去不去我不知道，至于我，我肯定会去的。
tā qù bù qù wǒ bù zhī dào zhì yú wǒ wǒ kěn dìng huì qù de
I don't know whether he'll go or not, but as for me, I'll definitely go.
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这个活动限于会员参加。
zhè ge huó dòng xiàn yú huì yuán cān jiā
This activity is limited to members only.
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她的成就不亚于她的老师。
tā de chéng jiù bú yà yú tā de lǎo shī
Her achievements are no less than her teacher's.
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这个城市的气候介于温带和亚热带之间。
zhè ge chéng shì de qì hòu jiè yú wēn dài hé yà rè dài zhī jiān
This city's climate lies between temperate and subtropical zones.
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- 以 by means of; using (forms part of conjunction)
- 至 to reach; to arrive at (indicates extent)
- 于 at; in (preposition completing the conjunction)
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她太累了，以至于在会议上睡着了。
tā tài lèi le yǐ zhì yú zài huì yì shàng shuì zháo le
She was so tired that she fell asleep during the meeting.
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基于当前情况，我们需要改变计划。
jī yú dāng qián qíng kuàng wǒ men xū yào gǎi biàn jì huà
Based on the current situation, we need to change our plans.
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这座城市居于国家的中心位置。
zhè zuò chéng shì jū yú guó jiā de zhōng xīn wèi zhì
This city is located in the central position of the country.
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这个成功归于团队的努力。
zhè ge chéng gōng guī yú tuán duì de nǔ lì
This success is attributed to the team's efforts.
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我们应该忠于祖国。
wǒ men yīng gāi zhōng yú zǔ guó
We should be loyal to our country.
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我们不要急于下结论。
wǒ men bù yào jí yú xià jié lùn
We shouldn't be hasty to draw conclusions.
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- 急 urgent, anxious, hasty
- 于 at, in (grammatical particle connecting adjective to verb)
- 求 seek, pursue, strive for
- 成 success, achievement, completion
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学习语言不能急于求成，需要循序渐进。
xué xí yǔ yán bù néng jí yú qiú chéng xū yào xún xù jiàn jìn
Learning a language cannot be rushed; one needs to proceed step by step.
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- 无 no, without
- 动 move, be emotionally moved
- 于 in, at (grammatical particle)
- 衷 heart, innermost feelings
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面对别人的求助，他总是无动于衷。
miàn duì bié rén de qiú zhù tā zǒng shì wú dòng yú zhōng
Facing others' requests for help, he always remains indifferent.
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现在后悔也无济于事了。
xiàn zài hòu huǐ yě wú jì yú shì le
Regretting it now is of no help.
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我们公司致力于提供优质服务。
wǒ men gōng sī zhì lì yú tí gōng yōu zhì fú wù
Our company is committed to providing quality service.
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经济趋于稳定。
jīng jì qū yú wěn dìng
The economy tends toward stability.
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鉴于目前的情况，我们决定推迟会议。
jiàn yú mù qián de qíng kuàng wǒ men jué dìng tuī chí huì yì
In view of the current situation, we decided to postpone the meeting.
Structure & writing
由 is a component in 12 characters
由 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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于 is a component in 2 characters
于 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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