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HSK 5

⋯⋯，因而⋯⋯

Structure 'therefore, consequently' (因而)

Explanation

The structure '⋯⋯，因而⋯⋯' is used to indicate cause and effect, similar to 'therefore' or 'consequently' in English. The part before '因而' states the reason or situation, and the part after indicates the direct result. For example: 'Anh ấy bị ốm,因而 không đi học' (He was sick, therefore he didn't go to school). This structure is often used in formal or written language, emphasizing a clear cause-and-effect relationship.

Examples

他生病了，因而没来上课。
tāshēngbìngle，yīnérméiláishàngkè。
她按时完成了任务，因而受到公司的奖励。
tāànshíwánchénglerènwu，yīnérshòudàogōngsīdejiǎnglì。
这次考试太难了，因而很多学生都没有通过。
zhècìkǎoshìtàinánle，yīnérhěnduōxuéshēngdōuméiyǒutōngguò。

Learn “⋯⋯，因而⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “⋯⋯，因而⋯⋯” (Structure 'therefore, consequently' (因而)) is one of the key structures at HSK 5. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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