yīn ㄧㄣ jan1 HSK 6

  • cause
  • reason
  • because

yīn ㄧㄣ

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 因 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 原因呢? And what was the reason?
  • 因为是那儿。 Because it is there.
  • 我講因特語。 I speak Interlingua.
  • 是什么原因? What's causing it?
  • 我明白原因。 I understand why.

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