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由

yóu

Description

“由”是一个很常见的字，意思是“从”或者“由某人做某事”。

"由" is a very common character meaning "from" or "done by someone."

比如说“这件事由你来做”，就是这件事让你去做。

For example, "这件事由你来做" means this matter is done by you.

Meanings

由yóu

by (indicating the doer or agent)

这件事由我负责。

I am responsible for this matter.

由yóu

from; through (a starting point or path)

我们由这里出发。

We set off from here.

由yóu

reason; cause

他没有理由不去。

He has no reason not to go.

Related words

理由由于自由原因从

Notes

  • Nuance

    由 marking the agent is more formal/written than 让 or 被.

  • Etymology

    appears in many compounds like 理由 (reason) and 自由 (freedom).

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