Chinese

yīn
Meaning: cause; reason; because
Part of Speech: Preposition, Conjunction

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Example sentences

比賽因大雨而取消了。
比赛因大雨而取消了。
The competition was cancelled due to heavy rain.
他因身體狀況不佳,功課進度落後很多。
He fell far behind in his schoolwork due to poor health.
他因違反規定而受到處分。
He was disciplined for violating the rules.
老人因肺炎住院了一週。
The elderly person was hospitalized for a week because of pneumonia.
那位官員因貪汙受賄被判刑。
That official was sentenced for corruption and bribery.

Usage Notes

Often used in formal contexts to indicate cause or reason.

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