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How to say “as for” in Chinese with 至于 (zhìyú)

至于 (zhìyú) + Topic, Main Clause

Expressing "with regards to" with "至于 (zhìyú)"

HSK 5Prepositions

Rule structure

至于 (zhìyú) is used to shift to a new topic that is related to the previous context. It often introduces a side issue or additional point.

Examples

至于价格，我们稍后再谈。

Zhìyú jiàgé, wǒmen shāo hòu zài tán.

As for the price, we’ll discuss it later.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "with regards to" with "至于 (zhìyú)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 至于 (zhìyú) + Topic, Main Clause. For example: 至于价格，我们稍后再谈。 — “As for the price, we’ll discuss it later.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

至于价格，我们稍后再谈。 — “As for the price, we’ll discuss it later.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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