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- 因为
因为
yīn wèi
Meaning
- because; owing to; on account of
Definition
表示原因或理由。
Indicates reason or cause.
Usage
用作连词，连接原因从句，常与“所以”搭配。
Used as a conjunction to introduce a reason clause, often paired with '所以' (so).
Examples
- 1 因为下雨，所以比赛取消了。 (Because it rained, the game was cancelled.)
- 2 他因为生病没来上课。 (He didn't come to class because he was sick.)
- 3 因为工作太忙，我没时间休息。 (Because work is too busy, I don't have time to rest.)
- 4 她因为努力学习，考试得了第一名。 (She got first place in the exam because she studied hard.)
- 5 因为交通堵塞，我们迟到了。 (We were late because of the traffic jam.)
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