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    Expressing "due to" with the conjunction 由于 (yóuyú)

    HSK 4
    Causation
    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    由于 + Cause Clause，所以/因此 + Result Clause

    Explanation

    由于 (yóuyú) functions as a conjunction meaning "due to the fact that" and introduces a causal clause. It can be paired with 所以 or 因此 in the result clause to form a complete cause-and-effect sentence. This usage is characteristic of formal or written Chinese.

    Examples

    • 由于他表现优秀，所以被提升为主管。

      yóuyú tā biǎoxiàn yōuxiù, suǒyǐ bèi tíshēng wéi zhǔguǎn.

      Because of his outstanding performance, he was promoted to supervisor.

    • 由于市场需求增加，因此公司决定扩大生产。

      yóuyú shìchǎng xūqiú zēngjiā, yīncǐ gōngsī juédìng kuòdà shēngchǎn.

      Due to increased market demand, the company decided to expand production.

    • 由于准备充分，所以考试考得很好。

      yóuyú zhǔnbèi chōngfèn, suǒyǐ kǎoshì kǎo de hěn hǎo.

      Because of thorough preparation, the exam went very well.

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