The Chinese word 原因 means “cause” or “reason”. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and formal writing to explain the reason behind a certain situation or event. For example, if someone asks why a project was delayed, one might respond by saying “这个项目延迟的原因是我们遇到了一些技术问题”, which translates to “The reason why this project was delayed is because we encountered some technical issues”.
Translation
Noun: reason, cause
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们需要找出这个问题的原因 | wǒmen xūyào zhǎodào zhège wèntí de yuányīn | We need to identify the cause of this problem |
| 她的离开有很多原因 | tā de líkāi yǒu hěnduō yuányīn | There are many reasons for her departure |
| 这个地区的贫穷原因很复杂 | zhège dìqū de pínqióng yuányīn hěn fùzá | The reasons for poverty in this region are very complex |
| 我们需要了解这个政策的实施原因 | wǒmen xūyào liǎojiě zhège zhèngcè de shíshī yuányīn | We need to understand the reasons for the implementation of this policy |
| 这个事故的原因还没有确定 | zhège shìgù de yuányīn hái méiyǒu quèdìng | The cause of this accident has not yet been determined |
| 她的成功有很多原因，包括她的努力和天赋 | tā de chénggōng yǒu hěnduō yuányīn, bāokuò tā de nǔlì hé tiānfù | There are many reasons for her success, including her hard work and talent |
HSK
原因 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
Learning Card
