因素

因素 yīnsù

Element (factors)

What 因素 means

  1. Element (factors)

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Character by character

因素 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

因
yīn
Because (due to - cause - reason)
素
sù
Plain (usually - vegetable - element)

How to write 因素

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因素 in a sentence

天气是重要的因素。
Tiānqì shì zhòngyào de yīnsù.
The weather is an important factor.
成功有很多因素。
Chénggōng yǒu hěn duō yīnsù.
Many factors go into success.

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Questions about 因素

What does 因素 mean in English?

因素 is pronounced yīnsù and means Element (factors).

How do you pronounce 因素?

因素 is yīnsù in pinyin — written yinsu without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 因素?

因素 is written with 2 characters: 因 (yīn) Because (due to - cause - reason), 素 (sù) Plain (usually - vegetable - element). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 因素 an HSK word?

Yes — 因素 is on the official HSK 5 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 5 page.

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