由于 yóuyú

1. Due to (as a result of - thanks to - owing to)

These meanings come from the same dictionary that powers the Chinese to Pinyin translator and the Chinese to English translator, so a whole sentence containing 由于 will read it the same way this page does.

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

These are also written youyu without tone marks. Tones and context are what keep them apart — which is why the tone is part of the word, not an accent on it.

Train the difference in the Tone Trainer or the Similar Sounds Quiz.

What does 由于 mean in English?

由于 is pronounced yóuyú and means Due to (as a result of - thanks to - owing to).

How do you pronounce 由于?

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

What are the characters in 由于?

由于 is written with 2 characters: 由 (yóu) By (from - follow - cause - due to - give in to - go through), 于 (yú) In (at - to - from - by - than - out of). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 由于 an HSK word?

Yes — 由于 is on the official HSK 4 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 4 page.