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The word "缘故" is formed by combining the characters "缘" and "故". "缘" conveys the meaning of reason, cause, or origin, while "故" similarly denotes reason, cause, or antecedent. Together, they semantically reinforce each other to create a compound word meaning "reason" or "cause", specifically referring to the basis or explanation for something.

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他迟到的缘故是堵车。

Tā chídào de yuángù shì dǔchē.

The reason for his lateness is traffic.

我不知道他离开的缘故。

Wǒ bù zhīdào tā líkāi de yuángù.

I don't know the reason for his leaving.

因为下雨的缘故，比赛取消了。

Yīnwèi xià yǔ de yuángù, bǐsài qǔxiāo le.

Because of the rain, the match was canceled.

她心情不好的缘故是工作压力太大。

Tā xīnqíng bù hǎo de yuángù shì gōngzuò yālì tài dà.

The reason for her bad mood is that work pressure is too high.

由于天气突然变化的缘故，我们不得不改变原来的计划。

Yóuyú tiānqì túrán biànhuà de yuángù, wǒmen bùdé bù gǎibiàn yuánlái de jìhuà.

Due to the sudden change in weather, we had to change our original plan.

Word Definition - 缘故

yuán gù reason; cause

Individual Character Details

缘 yuán
故 gù