由
Meaning:
cause, reason; from
HSK 3
Frequency:
#4680
Pinyin:
yóu
Strokes:
5
Radical:
田
How to Write 由 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "由" in Chinese
The Chinese character 由 (yóu) means "cause, reason; from". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 由 include: 不由, 事由, 交由.
📚 Words and Phrases with 由
Common words containing this character
不由
can't help (doing sth)
HSK 2
事由
main content
HSK 2
交由
to hand over (responsibility for sth) to (sb)
HSK 2
任由
to let (sb do sth)
HSK 2
来由
reason; cause
HSK 2
即由
namely
HSK 2
原由
variant of 緣由|缘由[yuan2 you2]
HSK 2
因由
reason
HSK 2
摘由
high points (of a document)
HSK 2
根由
the whys and the wherefores
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Road 丨 leading to the farm 田
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "由"?
- The pinyin is yóu
- How many strokes does "由" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "由" mean?
- cause, reason; from
- What is the radical of "由"?
- The radical is "田"