Meaning of 由此
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- hereby
- from this
How to use 由此
由此 is a formal, written expression that links a fact to what follows from it. It often appears in set phrases like 由此可见 (yóucǐ kějiàn, "it can be seen from this"). Example: 由此可见，他很努力。(Yóucǐ kějiàn, tā hěn nǔlì.) From this we can see that he works very hard.
由 (yóu) means "from" or "by way of," and 此 (cǐ) means "this." Put them together and 由此 is simply "from this," like tracing a result back to its starting point.
Common mistake: Learners often use 由此 where 因此 (yīncǐ) fits better. 因此 means "therefore" and can stand alone before a result, while 由此 usually needs a following verb, as in 由此可见 or 由此产生. Also keep the tone on 此 as third tone, cǐ, not cì.
由此 in example sentences
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由 yóu · to follow · 5 strokes
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此 cǐ · this · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 由此.
| 自由 | zìyóu | freedom; liberty; free; unrestricted |
| 因此 | yīncǐ | thus; consequently; as a result |
| 理由 | lǐyóu | reason; grounds |
| 由于 | yóuyú | due to; as a result of |
| 从此 | cóngcǐ | from now on; since then |
| 此外 | cǐwài | besides; in addition; moreover; furthermore |
| 如此 | rúcǐ | like this; so; such |
| 彼此 | bǐcǐ | each other; one another |
| 此刻 | cǐkè | this moment; now |
| 此时 | cǐshí | now; this moment |
| 此后 | cǐhòu | after this; afterwards |
| 为此 | wèicǐ | for this reason; with regards to this |
Questions about 由此
What does 由此 mean?
由此 (yóu cǐ) means "hereby; from this".
How do you write 由此?
由此 is made of 2 characters: 由 (5 strokes), 此 (6 strokes). That is 11 strokes in total.
Is 由此 an HSK word?
Yes. 由此 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 由此 and 从此?
由此 points to a logical source, meaning "from this fact." 从此 (cóngcǐ) points to time, meaning "from then on." For example, 他从此不抽烟了 means he stopped smoking from that point on.
Can I use 由此 in everyday conversation?
It sounds formal, so it is more common in essays, news, and speeches. In casual speech people usually say 所以 (suǒyǐ) or 这样看来 (zhèyàng kànlái) instead.