因为

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 因为下雨,我没出门。▶ —
   Because it rained, I didn't go out.
2. 我喜欢他因为他很善良。▶ —
   I like him because he is kind.

Collocations

Mnemonic

因为 yīnwèi "because" — pairs with 所以 suǒyǐ "so/therefore" in the standard cause-effect frame: "因为 X, 所以 Y". 因 alone is a noun "cause" (原因 reason).

Quick check

1. Pair of 因为?

   • 所以 (so/therefore)
   • 但是
   • 虽然
   • 如果