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原因

yuányīn

Description

「原因」是指一件事情发生的理由。

"原因" refers to the reason why something happens.

当我们想知道为什么会这样时,就会问原因。

When we want to know why something is like this, we ask for the 原因.

Meanings

原因yuányīn

cause; reason for something happening

这次失败的原因是什么?

What is the reason for this failure?

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Notes

  • Etymology

    原 (origin, source) + 因 (cause), together meaning the root cause.

  • Nuance

    原因 is neutral 'cause'; 理由 leans toward 'justification/reason given by a person'.

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