Decoded Slug: 由 (yóu) - By, via
Mandarin Grammar Point
由 (yóu) - By, via
由 (yóu) - By, via
Short explanation:
Used to indicate the agent of an action in passive sentences, or to show the method or path.
Formation:
由 + Subject + Verb.
Examples:
这个决定是由我做的。
Zhège juédìng shì yóu wǒ zuò de.
This decision was made by me.
我们的旅行是由飞机来的。
Wǒmen de lǚxíng shì yóu fēijī lái de.
Our journey was made by plane.
这个项目是由团队成员们共同完成的。
Zhège xiàngmù shì yóu tuánduì chéngyuánmen gòngtóng wánchéng de.
This project was completed by the team members together.
这本书由谁写的？
Zhè běn shū yóu shuí xiě de?
Who is this book written by?
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese word '由 (yóu)' is used in various contexts to indicate the agent of an action in passive sentences, much like 'by' in English. It shows who or what is responsible for an action. It can also be used to indicate the method, means or path something is done or achieved.