由
Same in simplified and traditional Chinese
Meaning
CC-CEDICT- to follow
- from
- because of; due to
- by; via; through
- (before a noun and a verb) it is for ... to ...
In a sentence
2 examples通往地狱的路,都是由善意铺成的。
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Tatoeba: Chinese by sadhen · English by shekitten · CC BY 2.0 FR. Pinyin added or corrected.
这件事由你负责,别人不能插手。
This matter is for you to handle; others must not interfere.
How to write
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Definitions adapted from CC-CEDICT, published by MDBG and its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Pinyin display and entry grouping have been adapted.
