How to say “because… so…” in Chinese with 因为 (yīnwèi)
因为 (yīnwèi)⋯⋯ 所以 (suǒyǐ)⋯⋯
Cause and effect with "因为 (yīnwèi)" and "所以 (suǒyǐ)"
因为 (yīnwèi)⋯⋯ 所以 (suǒyǐ)⋯⋯
HSK 2Sentence PatternsCause and effect with "因为 (yīnwèi)" and "所以 (suǒyǐ)"
Rule structure
因为 (yīnwèi) means "because" and introduces the reason. 所以 (suǒyǐ) means "so" or "therefore" and introduces the result. They are often used together as 因为 (yīnwèi)…，所以 (suǒyǐ)… but can also be used separately.
Rule structure
因为 (yīnwèi) means "because" and introduces the reason. 所以 (suǒyǐ) means "so" or "therefore" and introduces the result. They are often used together as 因为 (yīnwèi)…，所以 (suǒyǐ)… but can also be used separately.
Examples
因为下雨，所以我没去。
Yīnwèi xià yǔ, suǒyǐ wǒ méi qù.
It was raining, so I didn't go.
Examples
因为下雨，所以我没去。
Yīnwèi xià yǔ, suǒyǐ wǒ méi qù.
It was raining, so I didn't go.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Cause and effect with "因为 (yīnwèi)" and "所以 (suǒyǐ)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 因为 (yīnwèi)⋯⋯ 所以 (suǒyǐ)⋯⋯. For example: 因为下雨，所以我没去。 — “It was raining, so I didn't go.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
因为下雨，所以我没去。 — “It was raining, so I didn't go.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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