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因素 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
因素yīnsùelementHSK 5, n, rank #4619, Hard
因素yīnsùfactorHSK 5, n, rank #4619, Hard
因素yīnsù>个[gè]HSK 5, n, rank #4619, Hard
yīnsù(yin1su4) T1
  1. 1element
  2. 2factor
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March 24, 2026
因素yīnsù(yin1su4)

因素 refers to an element or factor that contributes to a particular outcome or situation. It is commonly used in discussions related to analysis, decision-making, and evaluations in both academic and professional contexts.

Frequency#4619DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, understanding various 因素 is essential in contexts like traditional medicine, where practitioners analyze multiple factors (如环境、情绪) that affect a person's health, rather than focusing solely on symptoms.

Memory Tip

Think of 因 (yin1) as 'cause' and 素 (su4) as 'element' or 'ingredient'. Imagine a chef (因) adding various ingredients (素) to create a dish, highlighting how each ingredient is a crucial factor in the final flavor.

Meanings of 因素

yīnsù(yin1su4)
1element
2factor
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About 因素

因素Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4619Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 因素

Quick Contrast

因素 (factor) vs 成因 (cause) — choose 因素 when referring to contributing elements in a broader context, while 成因 specifically denotes the underlying reasons for a phenomenon.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 因 (yin1) as 'cause' and 素 (su4) as 'element' or 'ingredient'. Imagine a chef (因) adding various ingredients (素) to create a dish, highlighting how each ingredient is a crucial factor in the final flavor.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 因素 with similar terms like 原因 (yuán yīn), which means 'cause' rather than 'factor'. This word is often used in formal contexts, especially in academic writing and discussions.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 学生 should focus on using 因素 in complex sentences and in conjunction with other HSK 5 vocabulary, such as 结果 (jié guǒ, result) and 影响 (yǐng xiǎng, influence) to discuss cause and effect.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, understanding various 因素 is essential in contexts like traditional medicine, where practitioners analyze multiple factors (如环境、情绪) that affect a person's health, rather than focusing solely on symptoms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 因素 with 原因. For example, saying '因为因素' (because factor) is incorrect; instead, use '因为原因' (because of the cause).

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Component Characters

因yīncause, reason; by; because
HSK 66 strokes囗
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素sùraw silk
HSK 710 strokes糸
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Grammar Patterns of 因素

因素 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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除价格之外，质量也是我们考虑的____。

Besides price, quality is also a factor we consider.

Example Sentences for 因素 (15)

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我认为他们能否成功取决于这一限制因素.

wǒ rèn wéi tā mén néng fǒu chéng gōng qǔ jué yú zhè yī xiàn zhì yīn sù.

Their success is conditional, I suggest, on this restriction.
2
随着选举日的临近，这一因素将愈发重要。

suí zháo xuǎn jǔ rì de lín jìn， ， zhè yī yīn sù jiāng yù fā zhòng。

This factor will come increasingly to the fore as election day nears.
3
毫无疑问，政治和经济因素在其中起了作用。

háo wú yí wèn， ， zhèng zhì hé jīng jì yīn sù zài qí zhōng qǐ le zuò。

Undoubtedly, political and economic factors have played their part.
4
有大量疾病是由不明环境因素造成的。

yǒu dà liáng jí bìng shì yóu bù míng huán jìng yīn sù zào chéng de。

A surprising number of ailments are caused by unsuspected environmental factors.
5
有好多因素影响了会议的召开。

yǒu hǎo duō yīn sù yǐng xiǎng le huì yì de zhào kāi。

There are many factors weighing against the meeting happening.
6
然而，有些因素让人对该雕塑的真伪产生了怀疑。

rán ér， ， yǒu xiē yīn sù ràng rén duì gāi diāo sù de zhēn wěi chǎn shēng le huái。

There are factors, however, that have cast doubt on the statue's authenticity.
7
危险因素会与日俱增已成为共识。

wēi xiǎn yīn sù huì yǔ rì jù zēng yǐ chéng wéi gòng shí。

The consensus is that risk factors have an accumu-lative effect.
8
我们感到,把学生按能力分班有许多不利因素.

wǒ mén gǎn dào, , bǎ xué shēng àn néng lì fēn bān yǒu xǔ duō bù lì yīn.

We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming pupils.
9
最后综合各种因素分析了西气东输管道应采用的环焊缝匹配工艺.

zuì hòu zōng hé gè zhǒng yīn sù fēn xī le xī qì dōng shū guǎn dào yīng cǎi yòng de huán hàn féng pǐ pèi gōng yì.

The possible girth weld match procedure for the pipeline is discussed too.
10
甚至像背疼这样的小问题都常常有潜在的诱发因素。

shèn zhì xiàng bèi téng zhè yàng de xiǎo wèn tí dū cháng cháng yǒu qián zài de yòu fā yīn sù。

Even a problem as simple as a bad back often has an underlying triggering factor.
11
在设计产品时，用户体验是一个关键因素。

Zài shèjì chǎnpǐn shí, yònghù tǐyàn shì yīgè guānjiàn yīnsù.

When designing a product, user experience is a key element.
12
气候变化是影响农业生产的重要因素之一。

Qìhòu biànhuà shì yǐngxiǎng nóngyè shēngchǎn de zhòngyào yīnsù zhī yī.

Climate change is one of the important elements affecting agricultural production.
13
在学习语言的过程中，文化背景是一个重要因素。

Zài xuéxí yǔyán de guòchéng zhōng, wénhuà bèijǐng shì yī gè zhòngyào yīnsù.

In the process of learning a language, cultural background is an important element.
14
成功项目的关键因素之一是团队合作。

Chénggōng xiàngmù de guānjiàn yīnsù zhī yī shì tuánduì hézuò.

One of the key elements of a successful project is teamwork.
15
在写作中，创造力是一个不可或缺的因素。

Zài xiězuò zhōng, chuàngzàolì shì yī gè bùkě huòquē de yīnsù.

In writing, creativity is an indispensable element.

Cultural Notes for 因素

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, understanding various 因素 is essential in contexts like traditional medicine, where practitioners analyze multiple factors (如环境、情绪) that affect a person's health, rather than focusing solely on symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions about 因素

You can say '经济因素影响了市场' (Economic factors influenced the market).