How to say “as for” in Chinese with 至于 (zhìyú)
至于 (zhìyú) + Topic, Main Clause
至于 (zhì yú) — as for, regarding
至于 (zhìyú) + Topic, Main Clause
HSK 5Prepositions至于 (zhì yú) — as for, regarding
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.
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.
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 say “as for, regarding” in Chinese with 至于?
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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