Writing
从而 (cóng ér) — how to say "thus" in Chinese
从而
Thus, thereby
conjunction joining clauses
How to use it
Joins the parts of a complex sentence, often paired with another conjunction.
他改进了方法，从而提高了效率。
tā gǎi jìn le fāng fǎ cóng ér tí gāo le xiào lǜ
He improved the method and thereby increased efficiency.
Character composition
从
from
而
and
Radicals / Keys
而
And
#126 · ér · 6 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Examples
通过不断练习，他掌握了正确的发音方法，从而提高了口语水平。
Through constant practice, he mastered the correct pronunciation method, thus improving his speaking level.
从而得出结论。
Thus draw a conclusion.
Frequently asked questions
Thus meaning in Chinese
"thus" in Chinese is 从而 (cóng ér).
What does 从而 mean in English?
从而 (cóng ér) means "Thus, thereby".
How is 从而 pronounced?
It is pronounced cóng ér (written as cong er, conger). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "thus" in Chinese characters?
It is written 从而: 从 has 4 strokes, 而 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 从而?
从而 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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