以至于

yǐ zhì yú

HSK 7–9

Meaning

表示由于程度深而导致某种结果。

Indicates that a situation is so severe or deep that it leads to a certain result.

用于连接因果关系的句子，强调前因导致后果，常用于书面语。

Used to connect cause and effect sentences, emphasizing that the cause leads to the consequence, often in written language.

1 他工作非常努力，以至于常常忘记吃饭。 (He works so hard that he often forgets to eat.)
2 天气太冷了，以至于河水都结冰了。 (The weather was so cold that the river froze.)
3 她哭得那么伤心，以至于眼睛都肿了。 (She cried so sadly that her eyes became swollen.)
4 这个任务太难了，以至于大家都放弃了。 (This task was so difficult that everyone gave up.)
5 他演讲得太精彩了，以至于观众都站起来鼓掌。 (His speech was so wonderful that the audience stood up and applauded.)

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