English–Chinese
“by” in Chinese
How to say “by” in Chinese
“By” in Chinese is 由 (yóu).
A formal marker points to where an action or decision comes from, including its agent, source, basis, or responsible handler.
Example sentences with 由
这个项目由我来负责。zhè ge xiàng mù yóu wǒ lái fù zé
This project will be handled by me.
Tips for using 由
- In casual speech, a passive marker or a cause phrase is often more natural than this formal marker, while official notices and written explanations retain it.
Other Chinese words for “by”
截至下周一，你必须提交报告。jié zhì xià zhōu yī nǐ bì xū tí jiāo bào gào
You must submit the report by next Monday.