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所以

suǒ yǐ

HSK 2

Meaning

  • therefore
  • as a result
  • 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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