由由
Basic Meaning
n
Commonly used in compound words to express the reason or origin of something, e.g., 理由 (reason).
reason; cause
缘由。
Words:
理由情由事由原由因由
Sentences:
- 你得说出一个合适的理由。You must give a suitable reason.
- 他辞职的事由很简单。The reason for his resignation is very simple.
v
Often used in formal or literary contexts, sometimes with a nuance of being forced or having no choice.
to let (someone do something); to act according to
听凭；顺从。
Words:
率由旧章身不由己听天由命事不由己由着性子
Sentences:
- 这件事不能由着他的性子来。We can't just let him do this according to his whims.
- 在集体活动中，不能总是身不由己。In group activities, you can't always feel that you have no choice.
v
Indicates the route, means, or process by which something is achieved. Found in more formal or idiomatic expressions.
to pass through; to go by way of
经过。
Words:
必由之路言不由衷观其所由
Sentences:
- 从家到学校，这是必由之路。This is the necessary route from home to school.
- 他的成功是由勤奋努力得来的。His success came through hard work and diligence.
prep
Indicates the cause, reason, or origin of an action or state. Often precedes a noun.
due to; because of; from (a source)
表示原因或来源。
Words:
咎由自取
Sentences:
- 这次会议推迟是由天气原因造成的。This meeting was postponed due to the weather.
- 这个想法是由他提出的。This idea was proposed by him.
prep
Indicates a starting point in space, time, or a sequence, or the route/path taken.
from; starting at; via
表示起点或经由。
Words:
由此及彼由浅入深由表及里
Sentences:
- 这趟火车由北京开往上海。This train goes from Beijing to Shanghai.
- 学习语言应该由浅入深。Language learning should proceed from the simple to the complex.
prep
Indicates the basis, means, or evidence for a conclusion or action.
through; by means of; based on
表示凭借。
Words:
由此可知由此可见
Sentences:
- 由此可见，他的判断是正确的。From this, it can be seen that his judgment was correct.
- 这个结论是由大量数据得出的。This conclusion was drawn based on a large amount of data.
Writing & Component
Radical田
Structuresingle
Stroke Count5
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