因
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Common words with 因
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 因为 | yīn wèi | because; owing to |
| 因此 | yīn cǐ | thus; consequently; as a result |
| 原因 | yuán yīn | cause; origin |
| 因而 | yīn ér | therefore; as a result |
| 因素 | yīn sù | element; factor |
| 基因 | jī yīn | gene (loanword) |
| 因 | yīn | old variant of 因 |
| 因人而异 | yīn rén ér yì | varying from person to person (idiom); different for each individual |
FAQ
How many strokes does 因 have?
因 has 6 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 因?
The pinyin for 因 is yīn. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄧㄣ.
What does 因 mean in Chinese?
因 means: old variant of 因. It appears in common words such as 因为、因此、原因.