从而 (cóng ér) — (conjunction) thus, thereby, as a result
Definition
从而 (cóng'ér) is a formal, written conjunction linking a cause/method to its consequence in the same sentence. Pairs with 因此, but 从而 emphasizes the pathway of action leading to a result, while 因此 just signals the causal link.
conjunction
thustherebyas a result
Examples
- ，从而。Tā měi tiān jiān chí duàn liàn, cóng ér shēn tǐ yuè lái yuè hǎo.He insists on exercising every day, thus his body is getting better and better.
- ，从而。Gōng sī cǎi yòng le xīn jì shù, cóng ér tí gāo le shēng chǎn xiào lǜ.The company adopted new technology, thereby improving production efficiency.
- ，从而。Zhèng fǔ jiā qiáng le huán bǎo cuò shī, cóng ér kōng qì zhì liàng dé dào le gǎi shàn.The government strengthened environmental protection measures, thus air quality has been improved.
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