HSK 7
这样一来
zhè yàng yì lái
这样一来 (Zhè yàng yī lái)
Explanation
"这样一来" (zhè yàng yī lái) is a connective phrase used to introduce a result or inevitable consequence arising from the matter just mentioned; it means "in this way", "thus", "thanks to this".
[state the matter/condition] ，这样一来 (zhè yàng yī lái) ，[state the result]. This phrase stands at the head of the result clause, usually with a comma separating the two clauses.
when telling a story or explaining, wanting to link a cause/situation already mentioned with the result it entails. Usable in both speech and writing.
"这样一来" emphasizes a result arising from the preceding situation; "因此" (yīncǐ) is formal and leans toward cause-and-effect reasoning in written texts; "于是" (yúshì) emphasizes the progression of one event following another. "这样一来" is more natural and colloquial than "因此".
using "这样一来" when the preceding clause does not clearly state a situation to serve as the basis (making "这样" refer vaguely); wrongly placing it in the middle of the clause rather than at the head of the result clause.
Examples
These little birds are always singing; in this way, the area in front of my house has become quite lively.
He listened to the doctor's advice and went out for a walk every day; thanks to this, his illness quickly got better.
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The grammar point “这样一来” (这样一来 (Zhè yàng yī lái)) 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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