shì​yóu

origin

  • created sense approved 事由 · shì​yóu · origin — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    事由

    shì​yóu

    origin

    The origin, cause, or sequence of events of a matter; how something happened

    事 (literal) → 事 · shì · matter 由 (literal) → 由 · yóu · [reason]

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  • created sense approved 事由 · shì​yóu · subject line — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    事由

    shì​yóu

    subject line

    The main content or subject matter of an official document or business letter

    事 (literal) → 事 · shì · matter 由 (literal) → 由 · yóu · [reason]

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  • created sense approved 事由 · shì​yóu · reason — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    事由

    shì​yóu

    reason

    A reason or justification for an action, often used for a leave of absence or as an excuse

    事 (literal) → 事 · shì · matter 由 (literal) → 由 · yóu · [reason]

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  • created sense approved 事由 · shì​yóu · job — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    事由

    shì​yóu

    job

    (colloquial) A job, occupation, or work

    shì​yóu​r

    事 (literal) → 事 · shì · work 由 (literal) → 由 · yóu · means

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