cause in Chinese
cause in Chinese is 原因 — cause means the thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
cause in Chinese
原因
Pronounced: yuán yīn
(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
What does "cause" mean?
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noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
"Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire."
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noun A goal or movement that people support or fight for.
"She has spent her life fighting for the cause of animal welfare."
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verb To make something happen; to bring about.
"Heavy rain caused the river to flood."
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cause in a sentence
- Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire.
- Doctors are trying to find the cause of her constant headaches.
- She has spent her life fighting for the cause of animal welfare.
- Volunteers from across the town gave their free time to the cause.
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What is "cause" in Chinese?
"cause" in Chinese is 原因. cause means: The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
How do you pronounce 原因?
"cause" in Chinese is 原因, pronounced "yuán yīn".
How do you use "cause" in a sentence?
Example: "Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire." In Chinese, "cause" is 原因.
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