Chinese

yīnsù
Meaning: factor; element
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

因
素

Example sentences

Health is an important factor in happiness.
由於諸多因素,這項計畫被迫延期。
由于诸多因素,这项计划被迫延期。
Due to many factors, this project was forced to be postponed.
氣候是影響地貌的一個重要因素。
气候是影响地貌的一个重要因素。
Climate is an important factor affecting landforms.
這次事故是人爲因素造成的。
这次事故是人为因素造成的。
This accident was caused by human factors.

Usage Notes

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

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