Chinese

suǒyǐ
Meaning: so; therefore; as a result
Part of Speech: Conjunction

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Example sentences

今天下雨了,所以我沒去公園散步。
今天下雨了,所以我没去公园散步。
It rained today, so I didn't go for a walk in the park.
因為下雨,所以我沒去。
Because it was raining, I didn't go.
我去年去過那家夜市,所以知道那裡很熱鬧。
I went to that night market last year, so I know it is very lively there.
我以為今天會下雨,所以帶了傘。
I thought it would rain today, so I brought an umbrella.
他因爲臨時有事,所以不能出席會議。
He had something urgent come up at the last minute, so he couldn't attend the meeting.

Usage Notes

Used to connect two clauses to indicate cause and effect. Often used with '因為' (because).

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