Chinese word

因素

Pronunciation

Pinyinyīn sù

Meaning

  • nounfactor

Example

比赛胜负由很多因素决定。bǐ sài shèng fù yóu hěn duō yīn sù jué dìng

The outcome of the match is determined by many factors.

Illustration for 因素 (factor)

More examples

经济因素往往影响人们的消费决策。jīng jì yīn sù wáng wǎng yíng xiǎng rén men de xiāo fèi jué cè

Economic factors often influence people's consumption decisions.

Core concept

A contributing element in a larger situation, where several conditions combine to shape the result.

Common phrases

  • 经济因素jīng jì yīn sù

    economic factor

  • 环境因素huán jìng yīn sù

    environmental factor

  • 政策因素zhèng cè yīn sù

    policy factor

Similar words

要素yào sù: One of the basic parts or aspects that make up a complete thing.
原因yuán yīn: The direct reason or trigger behind an event or result.
条件tiáo jiàn: A necessary situation or requirement for something to happen or be true.
成分chéng fèn: A substance or part that makes up a mixture, food, or other whole.

Definition in Chinese

导致某种结果或状态的各个要素、条件或成分，常指多个因素共同作用形成的原因。dǎo zhì móu zhǒng jié guǒ huò zhuàng tài de gè gè yào sù tiáo jiàn huò chéng fèn cháng zhǐ duō gè yīn sù gòng tóng zuò yòng xíng chéng de yuán yīn

Word origin

因素 (yīnsù, "factor") combines 因 (yīn, "cause") with 素 (sù, "element"), linking a cause with a component that helps produce an outcome.

Usage tips

  • For everyday explanations, 因素 (yīnsù, "factor") fits results shaped by several influences, while English cause can sound like one direct reason.

Other meanings

  • causenoun

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