Cause, origin, and result
由 + abstract noun or clause
由 (yóu) marks the cause, origin, or the result that follows from them.
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由 (yóu) marks the cause, origin, or the result that follows from them.
due to
由 (yóu) appears in words about freedom, reason, and involuntary actions.
The train goes from Beijing to Shanghai.
This decision was made by the manager.
Everyone longs for a life of freedom.
Involuntary / Unable to control oneself
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