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

HSK 1

12的因子有1、2、3、4、6和12。

12 De yīnzǐ yǒu 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 hé 12.

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

HSK 7-9

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 is also used for 'factor.' In broader usage, 因素 means 'factor/element' in a more general sense.

Stroke Order

因 yīn

子 zǐ