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How to say “who decides” in Chinese with 由 (yóu)

由 (yóu) + Person + 做主 (zuòzhǔ)

Expressing who is in charge with "由 (yóu) … 做主 (zuòzhǔ)"

HSK 6Sentence patterns

Rule structure

由 (yóu)…做主 (zuòzhǔ) means "it’s up to (someone) to decide". It indicates who has the authority or responsibility to make a decision.

Examples

这件事由你来做主。

Zhè jiàn shì yóu nǐ lái zuòzhǔ.

This matter is up to you to decide.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing who is in charge with "由 (yóu) … 做主 (zuòzhǔ)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 由 (yóu) + Person + 做主 (zuòzhǔ). For example: 这件事由你来做主。 — “This matter is up to you to decide.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

这件事由你来做主。 — “This matter is up to you to decide.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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