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因而

yīn ér

HSK 5

Meaning

  • therefore
  • as a result
  • thus
  • and as a result, ...

Definition

表示结果或进一步的推论，常连接原因和结果。

Thus, therefore; used to indicate a result or further inference.

Usage

用于连接两个分句，表示因果关系，前一分句是原因，后一分句是结果。常用于书面语。

Used to connect two clauses indicating cause and effect, where the first clause gives the reason and the second clause gives the result. Commonly used in written language.

Examples

  • 1 他学习非常努力，因而取得了好成绩。 (He studies very hard, thus he achieved good grades.)
  • 2 天气突然变冷，因而我们取消了户外活动。 (The weather suddenly turned cold, therefore we canceled the outdoor activity.)
  • 3 这家公司管理不善，因而导致亏损。 (This company is poorly managed, thus resulting in losses.)
  • 4 他平时不注重锻炼，因而身体较弱。 (He usually doesn't pay attention to exercise, so he is weak.)
  • 5 由于缺乏经验，他在工作中犯了一些错误，因而被批评了。 (Due to lack of experience, he made some mistakes at work and was consequently criticized.)
  • 6 这种材料耐高温，因而被广泛应用于航空领域。 (This material is resistant to high temperatures, thus it is widely used in the aerospace field.)

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