How to Say ‘Because’ in Simplified Chinese
因为
yīn wèi
[yin-way]
💬 Usage Tip: [因为] usually sets up a reason, and in full sentences it often pairs with [所以] "so": [因为我喜欢他们，所以我支持阿根廷队。] In casual speech, people very often just say the [因为] part and stop there.
Phrase Breakdown
因为
yīn wèi
[yin-way]
because
Used to introduce a reason or explanation.
我支持阿根廷队，因为梅西很厉害。
I support Argentina because Messi is very impressive.
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