How to give two reasons in Chinese with 一来 (yìlái)
一来 (yìlái) + Reason 1, 二来 (èrlái) + Reason 2
一来 (yī lái) — giving two reasons
一来 (yìlái) + Reason 1, 二来 (èrlái) + Reason 2
HSK 6Sentence patterns一来 (yī lái) — giving two reasons
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.
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.
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 say “giving two reasons” in Chinese with 一来?
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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