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How to say “thanks to” in Chinese with 多亏 (duōkuī)

多亏 (duōkuī) + Person / Cause, 才 (cái) + Positive Result

Expressing "thanks to" with "多亏 (duōkuī)"

HSK 5Sentence Patterns

Rule structure

多亏 (duōkuī) expresses gratitude: "thanks to, fortunately". It indicates that a positive outcome was achieved because of someone's help or a fortunate circumstance. Often paired with 才 (cái).

Examples

多亏你帮忙，我才完成工作。

Duōkuī nǐ bāngmáng, wǒ cái wánchéng gōngzuò.

Thanks to your help, I finished the work.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "thanks to" with "多亏 (duōkuī)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 多亏 (duōkuī) + Person / Cause, 才 (cái) + Positive Result. For example: 多亏你帮忙，我才完成工作。 — “Thanks to your help, I finished the work.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

多亏你帮忙，我才完成工作。 — “Thanks to your help, I finished the work.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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