由此

由此 yóucǐ

From this

youci

What 由此 means

  1. From this

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Character by character

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

由
yóu
By (from - follow - cause - due to - give in to - go through)
此
cǐ
This

How to write 由此

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Questions about 由此

What does 由此 mean in English?

由此 is pronounced yóucǐ and means From this.

How do you pronounce 由此?

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

What are the characters in 由此?

由此 is written with 2 characters: 由 (yóu) By (from - follow - cause - due to - give in to - go through), 此 (cǐ) This. Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

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