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How to say “and then” in Chinese with 于是 (yúshì)

⋯⋯，于是 (yúshì) ⋯⋯

Expressing "and then" with "于是 (yúshì)"

HSK 4Conjunctions

Rule structure

于是 (yúshì) means "thereupon, consequently, and then". It indicates that something happens as a natural result of the previous situation.

Examples

他问我愿不愿意去，于是我就答应了。

Tā wèn wǒ yuàn bù yuànyì qù, yúshì wǒ jiù dāying le.

He asked if I wanted to go, and then I agreed.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "and then" with "于是 (yúshì)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: ⋯⋯，于是 (yúshì) ⋯⋯. For example: 他问我愿不愿意去，于是我就答应了。 — “He asked if I wanted to go, and then I agreed.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他问我愿不愿意去，于是我就答应了。 — “He asked if I wanted to go, and then I agreed.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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