Made of 2 radicalsIdea

因

yīn

because

Frequency
#96Estimated
HSK
Level 2Estimated

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How it is built

A person lying on a mat

Idea Both parts give meaning.

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因 gives the sound in

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Built from 因 3

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 1

  • 因为yīnwèibecauseHSK 2 Estimated

Sentences 1

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