起因 qǐ yīn

cause; a factor (leading to an effect)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 14763rd word

Definitions

  1. 1. cause
  2. 2. a factor (leading to an effect)

Characters

Character Meaning
起 qǐ HSK 1
to get up; to rise; to start
因 yīn HSK 2
because; reason; cause