由于、因为
Word class / preposition · 由于 (yóuyú)、因为 (yīnwèi)
⚠ English trap 母语陷阱
English “because…so” is illegal — one conjunction. Chinese 因为…所以 normally uses BOTH; learners drop 所以 to sound “English”, leaving 因为 dangling.
Fix: 因为…所以 pairs, exactly like 虽然…但是.
Pattern 句型
由于、因为
How it works 讲解
由于、因为 (HSK 3) — word class · preposition. The examples below show typical usage in context — read the pinyin aloud and notice where the pattern appears.
Examples 例句
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由于各种原因,大家没有接受他的意见。
For various reasons, everyone did not accept his opinion.
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他因为这件事一直不跟我说话。
Because of this matter he hasn't spoken to me at all.