How to say “who decides” in Chinese with 由 (yóu)
由 (yóu) + Person + 做主 (zuòzhǔ)
由 (yóu) — who decides
由 (yóu) + Person + 做主 (zuòzhǔ)
HSK 6Sentence patterns由 (yóu) — who decides
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.
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.
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 say “who decides” in Chinese with 由?
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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