yīn
cause; reason; because
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他因病缺席了会议。
tā yīn bìng quēxí le huìyì.
He was absent from the meeting due to illness.
她因成绩优异而获得奖学金。
tā yīn chéngjì yōuyì ér huòdé jiǎngxuéjīn.
She won a scholarship because of her excellent grades.
这件事因他而起。
zhè jiàn shì yīn tā ér qǐ.
This matter arose because of him.
果 (guǒ)
fruit
缘 (yuán)
fate
The Chinese character 因 (yīn) is composed of two parts: the radical 宀 (miàn), which represents a roof or shelter, and the phonetic component 尹 (yǐn). The original meaning of 因 was "to rely on" or "to depend on", which is related to the idea of seeking shelter or protection. Over time, the meaning of 因 expanded to include the concepts of "cause" and "reason", as well as the conjunction "because".The character 因 is often used in combination with other characters to form compound words and phrases. For example, the word 原因 (yuányīn) means "cause" or "reason", while the phrase 因为 (yīnwèi) means "because" or "due to". 因 can also be used as a verb, meaning "to cause" or "to bring about". For example, the sentence 他因病缺席 (tā yīn bìng quēxí) means "He was absent due to illness".The character 因 is an important part of the Chinese language, and it is used in a wide variety of contexts. By understanding the etymology of 因, HSK learners can gain a deeper understanding of the character's meaning and usage.
