HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
由 — from
- Reading
- yóu
- Meaning
- from
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
由 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is yóu and it means from. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
由 appears in everyday chinese words such as 由 (by, due to, from), 由于 (due to, because of) and 理由 (reason, grounds).
Chinese words containing 由
Frequently asked questions
What does 由 mean in Chinese?
由 means from in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 由 read?
由 is read yóu. Reading it inside real words — 由 and 由于 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 由 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 由 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 由 in a word?
A common word containing 由 is 由 (yóu) — "by, due to, from". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 由 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 由 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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