因子

yīnzǐ

noun #20,758

Measure Word

一个因子 gè

Meanings

1 factor
2 divisor (mathematics)
3 trait (genetics)

Characters

cause, reason, due to

small unit, element, seed

Examples

12的因子有1、2、3、4、6和12。

Shíèr de yīnzǐ yǒu 1、2、3、4、6 hé 12.

The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

遗传因子决定了生物的性状。

Yíchuán yīnzǐ juédìng le shēngwù de xìngzhuàng.

Genetic factors determine the traits of organisms.

Tips

usage

因子 is used in both mathematics (divisor/factor) and biology (genetic trait). In math contexts, 因数 (yīnshù) is also used for 'factor.' In broader usage, 因素 (yīnsù) means 'factor/element' in a more general sense.

Stroke Order

因 yīn

子 zǐ