缘由
缘由 is the reason or cause behind why something happens.
توضیح در سطح شما:
缘由 is a word for 'reason'. If you want to know why something happened, you ask for the 缘由. It is like asking 'why?'.
You use 缘由 to talk about why things happen. It is a bit more formal than just saying 'why'. You can use it in school or at work to ask for an explanation.
At this level, you can use 缘由 to describe the background of a story. It helps you sound more natural when you are explaining the history or the motive behind an action.
缘由 is excellent for formal writing. It distinguishes between a simple cause and a more complex, narrative-driven reason. It adds a layer of depth to your descriptions.
In advanced contexts, 缘由 is used to discuss the causal link in historical or philosophical debates. It implies a deeper inquiry into the 'nature' of the cause rather than just the immediate trigger.
Mastery of 缘由 involves understanding its nuanced usage in literary texts, where it often refers to the 'destined' or 'fated' reasons behind events. It connects the concept of causality with the cultural idea of 'yuan' (fate/connection).
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Means reason or cause.
- More formal than 原因.
- Used in narrative contexts.
- Essential for advanced writing.
When you ask about the 缘由 (yuán yóu), you are looking for the story behind an event. It goes beyond just a simple 'because' and often implies the deeper origin or the motive that started everything.
Think of it as the root of a tree; the tree is the event, and the 缘由 is the hidden part that supports it. It is a very useful word in both formal storytelling and everyday explanations.
The word 缘由 is a compound of two classic Chinese characters. 缘 (yuán) originally refers to the edge or the hem of a garment, but it evolved to mean 'cause' or 'fate'—the connections that bring things together.
由 (yóu) relates to the source or the path from which something follows. Together, they describe the 'path of origin' or the 'reasoning' that connects an effect back to its starting point. It has been used in classical literature for centuries to explain the background of characters and events.
You will often see 缘由 used in phrases like 'explain the 缘由' or 'inquire about the 缘由'. It is slightly more formal than the common word '原因' (reason).
While '原因' is used for direct, factual reasons (like 'the reason for the rain'), 缘由 carries a slightly more narrative tone, making it perfect for explaining the background or the 'why' of a complex situation.
1. 查明缘由: To investigate and find the cause. Example: The police worked to find the cause of the accident.
2. 说明缘由: To explain the reason. Example: Please explain the reason for your absence.
3. 不知缘由: To not know the reason. Example: I am confused because I don't know the reason.
4. 询问缘由: To ask for the reason. Example: He stopped to ask the reason for the crowd.
5. 讲述缘由: To tell the story of the origin. Example: The elder began to tell the origin of the village.
In terms of grammar, 缘由 acts as a noun. It is often preceded by verbs like 'explain' or 'investigate'.
The pronunciation is 'yuán' (second tone) and 'yóu' (second tone). It is a smooth, rising sound. It rhymes with words like 'yóu' (oil) and 'yóu' (swim) in Chinese phonetics, making it quite melodic to say.
نکته جالب
The character 缘 is often used in Buddhist contexts.
راهنمای تلفظ
Approximate sounds
Approximate sounds
خطاهای رایج
- Mixing up tones
- Dropping the 'n' sound
- Mispronouncing the 'u'
همقافیه با
سطح دشواری
Moderate
Formal
Formal
Moderate
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Noun usage
缘由 is a noun.
Formal register
Use in formal settings.
Compound words
Yuan + You.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
What is the reason?
缘由是什么?
Simple question
Tell me the reason.
I know the reason.
The reason is simple.
Ask for the reason.
He explained the reason.
Is there a reason?
The reason is secret.
Please tell me the reason for this.
I don't know the reason for his anger.
The reason for the delay is clear.
She asked about the reason.
He explained the reason in detail.
What is the reason for your visit?
There is a reason for everything.
I found the reason.
We need to investigate the reason for this change.
The reason for his success is hard work.
Can you clarify the reason for your decision?
The book explains the reason for the war.
I am curious about the reason for his silence.
The reason for the policy is to save money.
She understood the reason for his departure.
There is no reason to be upset.
The historical reason for this tradition is fascinating.
He provided a detailed account of the reason behind the project.
The reason for the discrepancy remains unknown.
We must consider the deeper reason for these events.
She sought to uncover the reason for the mystery.
The reason for the sudden shift was purely economic.
His explanation of the reason was very convincing.
The reason for the failure was lack of planning.
The underlying reason for the social unrest is complex.
He articulated the reason for his philosophical stance.
The reason for such behavior often lies in childhood.
We analyzed the reason for the market crash.
The reason for the artistic shift was profound.
She questioned the reason for the systemic bias.
The reason for the policy change was debated extensively.
The reason for the phenomenon is still being studied.
The metaphysical reason for existence is a timeless question.
The reason for the protagonist's fall was his own hubris.
One must delve into the cultural reason for the ritual.
The reason for the divergence in their paths was subtle.
He explored the reason for the decline of the empire.
The reason for the shift in tone was intentional.
The reason for the silence was pregnant with meaning.
The reason for the conflict was rooted in history.
ترکیبهای رایج
اصطلاحات و عبارات
"来龙去脉"
The whole sequence of events.
他讲了事情的来龙去脉。
neutral"事出有因"
Everything happens for a reason.
事出有因,不要太担心。
neutral"无缘无故"
Without any reason.
他无缘无故地走了。
neutral"追根究底"
To get to the bottom of something.
他喜欢追根究底。
formal"前因后果"
The cause and effect.
你要看清前因后果。
neutral"不明缘由"
Not knowing the reason.
他不明缘由地被解雇了。
neutralبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both mean reason
原因 is factual, 缘由 is narrative.
原因 (fact) vs 缘由 (story).
Both mean reason
理由 is an excuse.
理由 (justification) vs 缘由 (origin).
Same character
缘分 is fate.
缘分 (fate) vs 缘由 (reason).
Both mean cause
起因 is the start.
起因 (start) vs 缘由 (reason).
الگوهای جملهسازی
Subject + 询问 + 缘由
他询问了缘由。
Subject + 说明 + 缘由
请说明缘由。
缘由 + 是 + Noun
缘由是这个。
查明 + 缘由
查明缘由。
了解 + 缘由
了解缘由。
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
7
مقیاس رسمیت
نکات
Memory Palace
Native usage
Cultural insight
Grammar shortcut
Say it right
Don't mistake
Did you know?
Study smart
Write better
Speak better
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Yuan (fate) + You (source) = The source of fate.
تداعی تصویری
A root of a tree.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Explain the reason for your day.
ریشه کلمه
Chinese
معنای اصلی: Edge of a garment + source
بافت فرهنگی
None
Direct translation is 'reason', but '緣由' carries more weight.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
At work
- 说明缘由
- 查明缘由
- 汇报缘由
At school
- 询问缘由
- 解释缘由
- 写出缘由
In stories
- 讲述缘由
- 寻找缘由
- 得知缘由
In daily life
- 了解缘由
- 明白缘由
- 告知缘由
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"What is the reason for this?"
"Can you explain the reason?"
"Do you know the reason?"
"I am curious about the reason."
"Let me tell you the reason."
موضوعات نگارش
Describe the reason for your choice.
Write about the origin of a hobby.
Explain the reason for a change in your life.
What is the reason for your interest in Chinese?
سوالات متداول
8 سوالخودت رو بسنج
The ___ is simple.
缘由 fits the context of reason.
Which means reason?
缘由 is the correct noun.
缘由 is a verb.
It is a noun.
Word
معنی
Translation match.
Subject-Verb-Object.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
缘由 is the formal, narrative reason behind an event.
- Means reason or cause.
- More formal than 原因.
- Used in narrative contexts.
- Essential for advanced writing.
Memory Palace
Native usage
Cultural insight
Grammar shortcut
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر academic
缺席
B1The state of being absent from a place or event where one is expected to be, such as a class, meeting, or ceremony.
抽象的
A2Abstract.
抽象地
B1In an abstract manner; conceptually.
艰深
B1Profound; abstruse; recondite.
学术性
A2Academic; scholarly; relating to education and scholarship.
学术化
B1Academic; characterized by formal study or research.
学术会议
A2Academic conference; a formal meeting for academic discussions.
学术交流
B1Exchange of ideas, information, and research among scholars.
学术期刊
B1A periodical publication containing scholarly articles.
教务处
A2Academic affairs office; department handling educational administration.