How to say “due to” in Chinese with 由于 (yóuyú)
由于 (yóuyú) + Cause / Reason, Result
由于 (yóu yú) — due to, because of
由于 (yóuyú) + Cause / Reason, Result
HSK 4Cause/Effect Statements由于 (yóu yú) — due to, because of
Rule structure
由于 (yóuyú) means "due to, owing to". It introduces the cause and is more formal than 因为 (yīnwèi). Often used in written language.
Rule structure
由于 (yóuyú) means "due to, owing to". It introduces the cause and is more formal than 因为 (yīnwèi). Often used in written language.
Examples
由于天气原因，航班取消了。
Yóuyú tiānqì yuányīn, hángbān qǔxiāo le.
Due to weather conditions, the flight was cancelled.
Examples
由于天气原因，航班取消了。
Yóuyú tiānqì yuányīn, hángbān qǔxiāo le.
Due to weather conditions, the flight was cancelled.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “due to, because of” in Chinese with 由于?
Use the structure: 由于 (yóuyú) + Cause / Reason, Result. For example: 由于天气原因，航班取消了。 — “Due to weather conditions, the flight was cancelled.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
由于天气原因，航班取消了。 — “Due to weather conditions, the flight was cancelled.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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