HSK 7

⋯⋯,以至于⋯⋯

The structure '以至于' expressing an extreme result

Explanation

The structure '⋯⋯,以至于⋯⋯' is used to emphasize a result or consequence of a high degree, usually excessive or surprising. The part before '以至于' states the cause or situation, the part after expresses the direct and strong result. For example: '事情发展得太快,以至于大家都难以反应' (Things developed so fast that everyone could hardly react in time).

Examples

事情发展得太快,以至于大家都难以反应。
shìqíngzhǎntàikuàizhìjiādōunánfǎnyìng
这篇课文他读了很多遍,以至于全文都背得出来。
zhèpiānwénlehěnduōbiànzhìquánwéndōubèichūlái

Learn “⋯⋯,以至于⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “⋯⋯,以至于⋯⋯” (The structure '以至于' expressing an extreme result) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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