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Expressing "thus" with 从而 ("cong2er2")

从而 cóngér

Grammar
HSK 5

Structure

⋯⋯ ， 从而 ⋯⋯

Translations

  • thus

Definition

从而是一个连词，表示结果或进一步的行动，相当于“因此而”、“于是”。

从而 is a conjunction that indicates a result or further action, equivalent to 'thus' or 'thereby'.

Usage

从而用于连接两个分句，前一分句表示原因、条件或方式，后一分句表示由此产生的结果或进一步的行动。通常用于书面语。

从而 is used to connect two clauses, where the first clause indicates a reason, condition, or manner, and the second clause indicates the result or further action arising from it. It is often used in written language.

Examples

  • 1 他努力学习，从而取得了好成绩。 (He studied hard, thus achieving good grades.)
  • 2 公司改善了管理，从而提高了生产效率。 (The company improved management, thereby increasing production efficiency.)
  • 3 她坚持每天锻炼，从而增强了体质。 (She insisted on daily exercise, thus strengthening her physique.)
  • 4 政府出台了新政策，从而促进了经济发展。 (The government introduced new policies, thereby promoting economic development.)
  • 5 他们采用了新技术，从而降低了成本。 (They adopted new technology, thus reducing costs.)

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