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因为⋯⋯，而⋯⋯ (yīnwèi... ér...) is another structure that can express cause and effect.
Structure
Subj. + 因(为) + Cause + 而 + Result
Sometimes, 因为 can be shortened to just 因. This is used more in sentences that are meant to be shorter and more succinct.
Examples
- 我 因为 生病 而 请假。Because I got sick, I asked for time off.
- 欧洲 的 经济 因为 债务 危机 而 陷入 衰退。Because Europe is suffering a debt crisis, it is falling into decline.
- 首相 因为 受贿 丑闻 而 下 了 台。Because the prime minister accepted bribes, he fell from power.
- 伦敦 地铁 因 罢工 而 处于 瘫痪 状态。Because of the London Metro strike, everything shut down.
- 妈妈 因 小朋友的陪伴， 而 忘记 了 生活的 不愉快。Mom forgets the unpleasantness of life because of her child's company.
- 他 因为 熬夜 而 精神 不能 集中。He could not concentrate because he stayed up late.
- 大地 因 火山 爆发 而 引发 地震。Earthquakes are caused by volcanic eruptions.
- 这 家 餐厅 因 火锅 而 出名。This restaurant is famous for its hotpot.
- 生活 因 你 而 精彩。Life is wonderful because of you.
- 因为 朋友 而 让 我 明白 了 朋友 的 重要。 I realized the importance of friends because of them.
See also
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- Yale Chinese Usage Dictionary: Usage of 而
