㘥
from; due to; reason
Meanings
6 senses · 15 examplespreposition
from; starting from
Indicates the starting point of an action, time, or route.
Depart from Beijing.
From east to west.
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From ancient times to the present.
preposition
by; through (indicating the doer)
formalUsed in passive constructions to introduce the agent, often in formal or written contexts.
This decision was made by the manager.
This painting was drawn by a famous artist.
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The expenses are borne by the company.
preposition
due to; owing to; as a result of
Indicates the reason or cause of something. Often paired with 此 or 而.
Thus it can be seen that...
Caused by various reasons.
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Because he didn't work hard, he failed.
noun
reason; cause; origin
formalUsed in formal or written contexts, often in compounds.
The hows and whys of the matter.
Root cause; origin.
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The origin of a matter; main content.
verb
to follow; to obey; to comply with
archaicClassical or archaic usage. In modern Chinese, mostly seen in set phrases or classical contexts.
Let him do as he pleases.
Can't let him have his way completely.
proper noun
(surname) You
A Chinese surname.
The surname is You.