至于 zhìyú

至于（zhìyú）means “至于 = 'as for, as to' — shifts to a new, related sub-topic”. 至于 introduces a new but related topic, turning the discussion to another aspect one has not yet dealt with: 至于 + [new topic] + comment. Formation: 至于 + 名词/话题 + ，……（承接后另起话题）

至于 = 'as for, as to' — shifts to a new, related sub-topic

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Formation

至于 + 名词/话题 + ，……（承接后另起话题）

Explanation

至于 introduces a new but related topic, turning the discussion to another aspect one has not yet dealt with: 至于 + [new topic] + comment. It typically comes after a first point has been made, then adds 'as for X …'.

Examples

我们先决定时间，至于 地点，以后再说。
wǒmen xiān juédìng shíjiān, zhìyú dìdiǎn, yǐhòu zài shuō.
Let's decide the time first; as for the place, we'll talk about it later.
他愿意帮忙，至于 能不能成功，就不好说了。
tā yuànyì bāngmáng, zhìyú néng bu néng chénggōng, jiù bù hǎo shuō le.
He is willing to help; as for whether it'll succeed, that's hard to say.

Note

Signals a topic switch; often followed by 就/则/嘛. Compare 对于 (attitude toward) vs 至于 (turning to a new topic).

FAQ

至于 — what does it mean and how is it used?

至于 = 'as for, as to' — shifts to a new, related sub-topic. 至于 introduces a new but related topic, turning the discussion to another aspect one has not yet dealt with: 至于 + [new topic] + comment. It typically comes after a first point has been made, then adds 'as for X …'.

至于 — how do you form it?

至于 + 名词/话题 + ，……（承接后另起话题）

至于 — any usage notes?

Signals a topic switch; often followed by 就/则/嘛. Compare 对于 (attitude toward) vs 至于 (turning to a new topic).

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