How common it is
因素 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Pronunciation focus
Say yīn sù slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
因素是指影响事情的原因或条件。比如，天气是影响我们出去玩的因素。
Yīnsù shì zhǐ yǐngxiǎng shìqíng de yuányīn huò tiáojiàn. Bǐrú, tiānqì shì yǐngxiǎng wǒmen chūqù wán de yīnsù.
Factor refers to a reason or condition that affects something. For example, weather is a factor that affects us going out to play.
Context note
学习好的因素包括认真听讲和按时完成作业。
Xuéxí hǎo de yīnsù bāokuò rènzhēn tīngjiǎng hé ànshí wánchéng zuòyè.
Factors for good learning include listening carefully and completing homework on time.
5 examples
健康的重要因素是运动。
jiàn kāng de zhòng yào yīn sù shì yùn dòng。
An important factor for health is exercise.
天气是影响比赛的因素。
tiān qì shì yǐng xiǎng bǐ sài de yīn sù。
Weather is a factor that affects the game.
时间是一个关键因素。
shí jiān shì yí gè guān jiàn yīn sù。
Time is a key factor.
有很多因素会影响我们的心情。
yǒu hěn duō yīn sù huì yǐng xiǎng wǒ men de xīn qíng。
There are many factors that can affect our mood.
这个决定考虑了很多因素。
zhè ge jué dìng kǎo lǜ le hěn duō yīn sù。
This decision considered many factors.
5 mini stories
小红考试考得好，努力是一个重要因素。
xiǎo hóng kǎo shì kǎo dé hǎo， nǔ lì shì yí gè zhòng yào yīn sù。
Xiao Hong did well on the exam, hard work is an important factor.
植物生长需要阳光和水，这些都是因素。
zhí wù shēng zhǎng xū yào yáng guāng hé shuǐ， zhè xiē dōu shì yīn sù。
Plants need sunlight and water to grow, these are factors.
我们选择旅游地点时，费用是一个因素。
wǒ men xuǎn zé lǚ yóu dì diǎn shí， fèi yòng shì yí gè yīn sù。
When we choose a travel destination, cost is a factor.
朋友之间的信任是友谊的重要因素。
péng yǒu zhī jiān de xìn rèn shì yǒu yì de zhòng yào yīn sù。
Trust between friends is an important factor in friendship.
老师告诉我们，态度是成功的一个因素。
lǎo shī gào sù wǒ men， tài dù shì chéng gōng de yí gè yīn sù。
The teacher told us that attitude is a factor in success.