HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 3
由
from, source, origin, by, because of
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 3
Why does 由 look like this?
The character Originally depicted a sprouted seed or a container with something coming out of it. It consists of the middle part (like a stem or sprout) pushing up through a base. In modern Chinese, it's often viewed as a variation of '田' (field) with a stroke sticking out the top, symbolizing an origin or starting point.