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Stating the effect before the cause

之所以

Grammar
HSK 4

Structure

之所以 ⋯⋯ ，是 + 因为 / 为了 / 想 ⋯⋯

Translations

  • because

Definition

之所以...是因为... 是一种用于先陈述结果（效果），后解释原因（原因）的句型。它强调原因，常用于正式或书面表达。

The pattern '之所以...是因为...' is used to state the result (effect) first, then explain the cause. It emphasizes the cause and is often used in formal or written expressions.

Usage

句子结构为：主语 + 之所以 + 效果，是因为 + 原因。效果部分可以是名词、动词或形容词短语。原因部分通常是一个完整的句子。

The sentence structure is: Subject + 之所以 + effect, 是因为 + cause. The effect can be a noun, verb, or adjective phrase. The cause is usually a complete sentence.

Examples

  • 1 他之所以成功，是因为他非常努力。 (The reason he succeeded is because he worked very hard.)
  • 2 天气之所以这么冷，是因为下雪了。 (The reason it's so cold is because it snowed.)
  • 3 我之所以迟到，是因为路上堵车了。 (The reason I was late is because there was a traffic jam.)
  • 4 他之所以生气，是因为我骗了他。 (The reason he was angry is because I lied to him.)
  • 5 这个地方之所以出名，是因为它的风景很美。 (The reason this place is famous is because its scenery is beautiful.)

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