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How to give two reasons in Chinese with 一来 (yìlái)

一来 (yìlái) + Reason 1, 二来 (èrlái) + Reason 2

Stating two or more reasons with "一来 (yìlái) … 二来 (èrlái) …"

HSK 6Sentence patterns

Rule structure

一来 (yìlái)…二来 (èrlái)… is a colloquial way to list reasons, meaning "for one thing… for another." It can continue with 三来 (sān lái) and so on.

Examples

一来没时间，二来没兴趣。

Yīlái méi shíjiān, èrlái méi xìngqù.

Firstly, I have no time; secondly, I have no interest.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Stating two or more reasons with "一来 (yìlái) … 二来 (èrlái) …"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 一来 (yìlái) + Reason 1, 二来 (èrlái) + Reason 2. For example: 一来没时间，二来没兴趣。 — “Firstly, I have no time; secondly, I have no interest.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

一来没时间，二来没兴趣。 — “Firstly, I have no time; secondly, I have no interest.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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