因
yīn
I conj.
because; as
老师因生病今天不能来上课。 The teacher can't teach his class today because of illness.
II cov. wr.
wr. on the basis of; on account of
III b.f.
1) cause; reason (原因)
2) carry on; continue (因循)
3) rely on; accord with
IV cons.
因 A ér V: to V because of A
因病而逝 die because of illness