How to say “therefore” in Chinese with 因此 (yīncǐ)
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因此 (yīn cǐ) — therefore, as a result
⋯⋯，因此 (yīncǐ)⋯⋯
HSK 4Cause/Effect Statements因此 (yīn cǐ) — therefore, as a result
Rule structure
因此 (yīncǐ) means "therefore, consequently". It is more formal than 所以 (suǒyǐ) and is common in academic and written Chinese.
Rule structure
因此 (yīncǐ) means "therefore, consequently". It is more formal than 所以 (suǒyǐ) and is common in academic and written Chinese.
Examples
他经常锻炼，因此身体很健康。
Tā jīngcháng duànliàn, yīncǐ shēntǐ hěn jiànkāng.
He exercises regularly, therefore he is very healthy.
Examples
他经常锻炼，因此身体很健康。
Tā jīngcháng duànliàn, yīncǐ shēntǐ hěn jiànkāng.
He exercises regularly, therefore he is very healthy.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “therefore, as a result” in Chinese with 因此?
Use the structure: ⋯⋯，因此 (yīncǐ)⋯⋯. For example: 他经常锻炼，因此身体很健康。 — “He exercises regularly, therefore he is very healthy.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他经常锻炼，因此身体很健康。 — “He exercises regularly, therefore he is very healthy.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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既然 (jìrán)⋯⋯，就 (jiù)⋯⋯
由于 — due to, because of
由于 (yóuyú) + Cause / Reason, Result
全 — whole, entire
全 (quán) + Measure Word + Noun
到 — until (time/place/degree)
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连 + verb — not even
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原来 — it turns out, originally
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得 — must, have to
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不管 — no matter
不管 (bùguǎn)⋯⋯，都 (dōu) / 也 (yě)⋯⋯