由于 (yóuyú) — how to say "due to" in Chinese

由于

Due to, because of

Character composition

due to

in, at

Radicals / Keys

Field

#102 · tián · 5 strokes

Two

#7 · èr · 2 strokes

Examples

由于天气突然变冷,妈妈提醒我出门时要多穿一件外套。

Due to the sudden cold weather, my mother reminded me to wear an extra coat when going out.

由于下雨。

Due to rain.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "due to" in Chinese?

"due to" in Chinese is 由于 (yóuyú).

What does 由于 mean in English?

由于 (yóuyú) means "Due to, because of".

How is 由于 pronounced?

It is pronounced yóuyú (written as youyu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "due to" in Chinese characters?

It is written 由于.

What HSK level is 由于?

由于 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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