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What is up with 由

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ID: QW0164 Upper-Intermediate
If you're getting into the more formal language of the Upper Intermediate realms, you've likely encountered the preposition 由 (yóu). And you likely wondered what is up with this word? It seems to be forming passive verb constructions (but not really), and then it shows up in other formal patterns as well. In this lesson we examine the various uses of this word.
Sat Sep 04 2010 | John, Connie, Liliana
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这个项目由你负责。
zhè ge xiàngmù yóu nǐ fùzé 。
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这个项目你来负责。
zhè ge xiàngmù nǐ lái fùzé 。
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由你来负责。
yóu nǐ lái fùzé 。
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zěnme zuò yóu nǐ juédìng 。
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