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- 所以
所以
suǒ yǐ
Meaning
- so
- the reason why
Definition
表示因果关系，连接原因和结果。
Therefore; so; as a result, used to connect cause and effect.
Usage
用于引出结果或结论，前面常说明原因或条件。
Used to introduce a result or conclusion, often following a statement of reason or condition.
Examples
- 1 因为下雨，所以比赛取消了。 (Because it rained, the game was canceled.)
- 2 他努力学习，所以取得了好成绩。 (He studied hard, so he achieved good grades.)
- 3 我不舒服，所以今天请假了。 (I'm not feeling well, so I took a day off today.)
- 4 这是他的第一次演讲，所以他有点紧张。 (This is his first speech, so he is a little nervous.)
- 5 她喜欢音乐，所以选择了钢琴课。 (She likes music, so she chose piano lessons.)
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