How to say “it turns out” in Chinese with 原来 (yuánlái)
Subj. + 原来 (yuánlái) + Predicate
原来 (yuán lái) — it turns out, originally
Subj. + 原来 (yuánlái) + Predicate
HSK 4Adverbs原来 (yuán lái) — it turns out, originally
Rule structure
原来 (yuánlái) here does not mean "original" but "as it turns out". It introduces a fact the speaker has just realized.
Rule structure
原来 (yuánlái) here does not mean "original" but "as it turns out". It introduces a fact the speaker has just realized.
Examples
原来你就是王老师！
Yuánlái nǐ jiù shì Wáng lǎoshī!
So you are Teacher Wang!
Examples
原来你就是王老师！
Yuánlái nǐ jiù shì Wáng lǎoshī!
So you are Teacher Wang!
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “it turns out, originally” in Chinese with 原来?
Use the structure: Subj. + 原来 (yuánlái) + Predicate. For example: 原来你就是王老师！ — “So you are Teacher Wang!”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
原来你就是王老师！ — “So you are Teacher Wang!”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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