蚰
from; via; reason; because
Meanings
6 senses · 18 examplespreposition
from; via (indicating starting point, source, or origin)
Used to indicate where something originates or starts. Often followed by a place, time, or person.
We will depart from Shanghai tomorrow.
This river flows from west to east.
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He is responsible for this work.
This tradition has a long history.
preposition
through; via (indicating a route, process, or medium)
Indicates the path, method, or process by which something is done.
Please enter through the main gate.
We gain knowledge through practice.
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Look at the problem from this angle.
noun
reason; cause; origin
formalUsually appears in fixed compounds or formal contexts.
Let me explain the reason.
The origin of this matter is complicated.
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He doesn't understand the inside story or the cause.
conjunction
because; due to; owing to
formalOften used in formal or written Chinese to introduce a cause.
Food production decreased due to the drought.
Mistakes caused by carelessness.
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The flight was cancelled due to weather conditions.
verb
to let; to allow; to leave up to
Often used in set phrases like 由不得 or 由他去.
Just let him go.
This matter is not up to you.
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Unable to make one's own decisions.
noun
surname You
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. You is a teacher.
There are not many people with the surname You.