出于 chūyú due to
due to; to stem from
How to remember 出于: 出 go out + 于 at = due to.
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How it is used
- Out of / stemming from a motive - 出于好意 (chūyú hǎoyì) out of goodwill; 出于安全考虑 (chūyú ānquán kǎolǜ) for safety reasons.
- Introduces the reason or motive behind an action, followed by a noun. Formal-leaning, common in explanations and official statements.