Writing
因素 (yīnsù) — how to say "factor" in Chinese
因素
Factor, element
noun
Character composition
因
cause, because of
素
simple, element
Radicals / Keys
囗
Enclosure
#31 · wéi · 3 strokes
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
Collocations
重要因素
zhòngyào yīnsù
important factor
影响因素
yǐngxiǎng yīnsù
influencing factor
决定因素
juédìng yīnsù
decisive factor
Examples
影响健康的因素有很多，比如饮食和运动。
There are many factors affecting health, such as diet and exercise.
价格是重要因素。
Price is an important factor.
Frequently asked questions
Factor in Chinese meaning
"factor" in Chinese is 因素 (yīnsù).
因素 meaning English
因素 (yīnsù) means "Factor, element".
How is 因素 pronounced?
It is pronounced yīnsù (written as yinsu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "factor" in Chinese characters?
It is written 因素: 因 has 6 strokes, 素 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 因素?
因素 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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