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因此 (yīn cǐ): therefore

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4conjunction

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: therefore
Characters: 2
Part of speech: conjunction
HSK level: HSK 4

Full definitions

thus
consequently
as a result
thus
consequently
as a result
therefore

Chinese explanation

表示因为前面所说的原因，所以产生后面的结果
用来连接原因和结果，意思和所以相近，常用于说明一件事导致的后果。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

cause

HSK 4

this

Example sentences

He worked hard and consequently got a promotion.

The weather was bad; therefore, the match was cancelled.

Therefore, we must reconsider this plan.

He was sick, so he didn't come to class.

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