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因此 (yīncǐ, literally "because of this"), is a conjunction meaning "therefore," and is used in formal writing.
Structure
Cause + 因此 + Effect
Examples
- 她 在 农村 长大, 因此 很 了解 农民 的 生活。She grew up in the country, so she understands the country people's way of life.
- 工厂 已经 停产 很 久 了, 因此 无法 给 工人 发 工资。The factory has been shut down for a long time, so it is unable to give its workers their wages.
- 韩寒 的 文笔 好, 因此 他 写 的 小说 很 受 欢迎。Hanhan's writing is very good, therefore the novels that he writes are always welcomed.
See also
Sources and further reading
Books
- New Practical Chinese Reader 5 (新实用汉语课本5) (pp. 29) →buy
- 卓越汉语-公司实战篇 (p. 67) →buy
- 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课下册) (p. 430)→buy