HSK 3
由
由 (by, from, due to)
Explanation
'由' is used to indicate the starting point, the place where an action begins, usually with a more formal tone than '从'. Structure: '由 + place/starting point'. For example, '由北京机场出发' means 'to depart from Beijing Airport'.
Examples
这路公交车由北京机场出发。
我们由南门进入公园。
Learn “由” effectively
The grammar point “由” (由 (by, from, due to)) is one of the key structures at HSK 3. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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