以致 (yǐ zhì) — to such an extent that; resulting in (often of an undesirable outcome)
Definition
以致 is a written conjunction meaning 'with the result that,' linking a cause to an often bad outcome. Similar to 以至于 but more concise; 而 从而 is the general 'thereby/as a result' (neutral outcome), whereas 以致 implies an undesirable consequence.
conjunction
to such an extent thatresulting in (often of an undesirable outcome)
Examples
- ，以致。Tā lián xù áo yè, yǐ zhì zuì hòu bìng dǎo le.He stayed up late for several days in a row, to the extent that he finally fell ill.
- ，以致。Gōng sī jīng yíng bú shàn, yǐ zhì bù dé bù xuān bù pò chǎn.The company was poorly managed, so much so that it had to declare bankruptcy.
- ，以致。Tā shuō huà shēng yīn tài xiǎo, yǐ zhì méi rén tīng jiàn tā shuō shén me.He spoke so quietly that no one heard what he said.
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