由
由 yóu
由 is a 5-stroke character at HSK level 2. It belongs to the Weather & Seasons pack, and it appears in 3 word combinations taught in the app.
Meaning
from; due to; to let
Words built from 由
- 由于yóu yúdue to
- 理由lǐ yóureason
- 自由zì yóufree; freedom
Example sentences
由于下雨，比赛取消了。
yóu yú xià yǔ bǐ sài qǔ xiāo le
The match was canceled because of rain.
你这样做一定有你的理由。
nǐ zhè yàng zuò yí dìng yǒu nǐ de lǐ yóu
There must be your reason for doing this.
假期里，我的时间完全由自己安排。
jià qī lǐ wǒ de shí jiān wán quán yóu zì jǐ ān pái
During the holiday my time is entirely my own to arrange.
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