reason; cause; origin
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
reason; cause; origin
Also written as 缘由. Refers to the cause, reason, or origin behind an event, situation, or action. Often used in formal or written contexts to inquire about or explain the background of something.
Qǐng请
nǐ你
shuō说
míng明
chí迟
dào到
de的
yuán原
yóu由
。
Please explain the reason for your being late.
Tā他
zhōng终
yú于
shuō说
chū出
le了
shì事
qíng情
de的
xiáng详
xì细
yuán原
yóu由
。
He finally explained the detailed cause of the matter.
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Yuán原
yóu由
bù不
míng明
，
shàng尚
dài待
diào调
chá查
。
The reason is unclear and remains to be investigated.