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cause

Composition


Components

Sounds

Pinyin

yin1 • yīn

Meaning


Primary

cause

Alternatives

because, caused, reason, to cause

Mnemonic Updated October 8, 2026


[y-] Yoshi is in [1] front of the [-(e)n] infirmary, where he is trying to get inside for treatment. He accidentally swallowed a wad of 因 bubblegum that has 因 caused him to feel ill. Ironically enough, he cannot enter the infirmary 因 because another wad of 因 bubblegum is stuck to his red shoes, immobilizing him. The doctors stand by laughing for some reason.

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