prep., Conj.due to

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How to Use 由于 in Sentences

Common collocations & usage patterns. Learn how to combine 由于 with other words naturally.
Preposition + Noun
yóu
gōng
zuò
neutral
because of work
yóu
tiān
neutral
due to the weather
Adjective + Nounwith原因
zhǔ
yào
yuán
yīn
neutral
main reason
Idiomwith时间关系
yóu
shí
jiān
guān
formal
due to time constraints

Example Sentences with 由于

yóu
xià
men
méi
gōng
yuán
Because it rained, we didn't go to the park.
yóu
jiāo
tōng
kāi
huì
chí
dào
le
shí
fēn
zhōng
Due to traffic congestion, I was fifteen minutes late for the meeting.
yóu
suàn
gāi
xiàng
bèi
zàn
shí
zhì
Due to insufficient budget, the project has been temporarily shelved.
yóu
xué
suǒ
kǎo
shì
le
hǎo
chéng
Because he studied hard, he got good grades on the exam.
yóu
shén
me
yuán
yīn
dǎo
zhì
zhè
zuò
shī
bài
le
ne
For what reason did this cooperation fail?
yóu
zhǔn
bèi
chōng
fèn
de
yǎn
jiǎng
xiào
guǒ
bìng
xiǎng
Due to insufficient preparation, the effect of his speech was not ideal.
yóu
tiān
rán
biàn
huà
yuán
dìng
de
wài
huó
dòng
xiāo
Due to the sudden change in weather, the scheduled outdoor activity had to be cancelled.
yóu
shì
chǎng
qiú
biàn
huà
gōng
tiáo
zhěng
le
lüè
bìng
tuī
chū
le
xīn
chǎn
pǐn
Due to changes in market demand, the company adjusted its strategy and launched new products.