<p>"应为" does not mean "because". If it is used as because, then it is an error, maybe a typo.</p>

<p>"应为" used together, it is usually two separate words, and can mean "should(应) be(为)". </p>

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fefe
<p>We can break down the expression into individual characters:</p>

<ul>
<li>「因」means <em>reason</em>;</li>
<li>「爲」(为), in this context, means <em>to be</em>.</li>
</ul>

<p>In contrast, 「應」(应) means <em>should</em>.</p>

<ul>
<li>「因爲」is <em>reason + be</em> = <em>because</em></li>
<li>「應爲」can be seen as a shortening of <strong>應該爲</strong> (<em>should</em> + <em>be</em>)</li>
</ul>

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<p>Also, note that「因」is pronounced <strong>yīn</strong>, while「應」is pronounced <strong>yīng</strong>.</p>

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dROOOze
<p>应为 for "because" is a typo. It's not in 汉语大词典，for example.</p>

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Vitaly Osipov
<p>They are pronounced similarly and are both translated into "because". What is the difference in their meaning? When should I use one over the other?</p>

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There is no such thing as **应为**, which seems like a typo or a spelling error. There is only **因为**.
dROOOze
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Where did you find 应为 defined as »because«?
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What is the difference between 因为 and 应为?
# What is the difference between 因为 and 应为?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-06-22)

They are pronounced similarly and are both translated into "because". What is the difference in their meaning? When should I use one over the other?

**Tags:** meaning, usage, difference

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: There is no such thing as **应为**, which seems like a typo or a spelling error. There is only **因为**.  
> **username_2**: Where did you find 应为 defined as »because«?  
> **username_3**: Welcome to Chinese Language SE. Can you add the link to your question? Or edit it to include full sentence?  

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## 3 answers

### Answer by username_4 on 2018-06-22. Score: 6

"应为" does not mean "because". If it is used as because, then it is an error, maybe a typo.

"应为" used together, it is usually two separate words, and can mean "should(应) be(为)".


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### Answer by username_1 on 2018-06-22. Score: 1

We can break down the expression into individual characters:

* 「因」means *reason*;
* 「爲」(为), in this context, means *to be*.

In contrast, 「應」(应) means *should*.

* 「因爲」is *reason + be* = *because*
* 「應爲」can be seen as a shortening of **應該爲** (*should* + *be*)

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Also, note that「因」is pronounced **yīn**, while「應」is pronounced **yīng**.


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### Answer by username_5 on 2018-06-23. Score: 0

应为 for "because" is a typo. It's not in 汉语大词典，for example.


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