「因为…所以…」（因果） "yīnwèi … suǒyǐ …"

「因为…所以…」（因果）（"yīnwèi … suǒyǐ …"）means “因为…所以…: because … , (so) …”. This paired conjunction expresses cause and effect: 因为 introduces the reason, 所以 introduces the result. Formation: 因为 + 原因，所以 + 结果

因为…所以…: because … , (so) …

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Formation

因为 + 原因，所以 + 结果

Explanation

This paired conjunction expresses cause and effect: 因为 introduces the reason, 所以 introduces the result. Unlike English, Chinese can use BOTH halves in one sentence. Either half may be dropped when clear.

Examples

因为 下雨，所以 我没去。
yīnwèi xià yǔ, suǒyǐ wǒ méi qù.
Because it rained, I didn't go.
因为 太累，所以 早睡了。
yīnwèi tài lèi, suǒyǐ zǎo shuì le.
Because I was too tired, I went to bed early.

Note

Both halves can appear together (unlike English). Either may be dropped.

FAQ

「因为…所以…」（因果） — what does it mean and how is it used?

因为…所以…: because … , (so) …. This paired conjunction expresses cause and effect: 因为 introduces the reason, 所以 introduces the result. Unlike English, Chinese can use BOTH halves in one sentence. Either half may be dropped when clear.

「因为…所以…」（因果） — how do you form it?

因为 + 原因，所以 + 结果

「因为…所以…」（因果） — any usage notes?

Both halves can appear together (unlike English). Either may be dropped.

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