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Chinese Traditional: 由於
Chinese Simplified: 由于
Pinyin: you2 yu2
Zhuyin: ㄧㄡˊ ㄩˊ
English Meaning: due to, because
German Meaning: aufgrund, infolge

Example Sentences:

由於對魚翅的需求，近年來鯊魚的數量急劇下降。
由于对鱼翅的需求，近年来鲨鱼的数量急剧下降。
you2 yu2 dui4 yu2 chi4 de5 xu1 qiu2, jin4 nian2 lai2 sha1 yu2 de5 shu4 liang4 ji2 ju4 xia4 jiang4.
Because of the demand for shark fins, shark numbers are decreasing sharply in recent years.
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由於金融危機，這家公司在上個月倒閉了。
由于金融危机，这家公司在上个月倒闭了。
you2 yu2 jin1 rong2 wei2 ji1, zhe4 jia1 gong1 si1 zai4 shang4 ge5 yue4 dao3 bi4 le5.
Due to the economic crisis, this company was closed down last month.
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從水井裡抽出的地下水，由於遭到污染，不適宜飲用。
从水井里抽出的地下水，由于遭到污染，不适宜饮用。
cong2 shui3 jing3 li3 chou1 chu1 de5 di4 xia4 shui3, you2 yu2 zao1 dao4 wu1 ran3, bu2 shi4 yi2 yin3 yong4.
The groundwater drawn from wells is unsafe for drinking because of pollution.
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Related Words:

由由

yóu

1. from, because of, due to 2. to leave it (to someone), to entrust (someone to) 3. cause 4. to follow the wishes of 5. to allow or entrust someone to do 6. by or through

Here: from, because of, due to

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於于

yú

1. at, in 2. by 3. than 4. from, out of 5. to, unto 6. (used after a verb or adjective) with regard to

Here: from, out of

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