因为 yīnwèi
because / due to
因为 (yīnwèi) means "because / due to" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 因为
所以
suǒyǐ
so / therefore
为什么
wèishénme
why
才
cái
not until / only then
迟到
chídào
to be late
堵车
dǔchē
traffic jam
厉害
lìhai
severe / awesome
生病
shēngbìng
to be sick
Frequently asked questions
What does 因为 (yīnwèi) mean in Chinese?
因为 (yīnwèi) means "because / due to" in Chinese. 因为 (yīnwèi) means "because / due to" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 因为 in a sentence?
Use 因为 (yīnwèi) the way you would use "because / due to" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 因为?
Common words that pair with 因为 include 所以, 为什么, 才. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 因为 (yīnwèi) and 但是 (dànshì)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 因为 means "because / due to"; 但是 means "but / however". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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