来由

來由

láiyóu

noun #30,035

Meanings

1 reason
2 cause
3 background
4 origin of something

Characters

to come; origin

reason; cause; from

Examples

HSK 4

你能解释一下这件事的来由吗？

Nǐ néng jiěshì yīxià zhè jiàn shì de láiyóu ma?

Can you explain the background of this matter?

HSK 7-9

他无缘无故发脾气，没有任何来由。

Tā wúyuán-wúgù fā píqi, méiyǒu rènhé láiyóu.

He lost his temper for no reason whatsoever.

Tips

usage

来由 refers to the reason or origin behind something. 没来由 means without reason or for no apparent cause.

Stroke Order

来 lái

由 yóu