由于

由于由於 yóu ㄧㄡˊ ㄩˊ jau4 jyu1 HSK 3 進階級 · Level 3

  • due to
  • as a result of
  • thanks to
  • owing to
  • since
  • because

Stroke order

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Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 由于下雨,野餐泡汤了。 The picnic was called off because of the rain.
  • 由于火车延误,我迟到了。 I was late as a result of the train delay.
  • 公司由于缺乏资本倒闭了。 The firm went under due to lack of capital.
  • 由于天气变差,出发延迟了。 With the weather getting worse, the departure was put off.
  • 由于天气恶劣,飞机延误了。 Due to bad weather, the plane was late.

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