Definition
以致 (yǐ zhì) is a conjunction meaning 'to such an extent that, resulting in' — it always introduces a negative or undesirable outcome. It differs from 以至于 (yǐ zhì yú), which is more neutral and can be used for any result, and from 从而 (cóng ér), which indicates a logical consequence (often positive) rather than a cause-effect chain.
conjunction
to such an extent thatresulting in (often of an undesirable outcome)
Easily confused
- 一直yī zhísound-alikealways, continuously, all along
- 一致yī zhìsound-alikeunanimous; identical; consistent
- 意志yì zhìsound-alikewill; willpower; determination
- 移植yí zhísound-aliketo transplant (an organ, plant, or software) from one place to another
- 抑制yì zhìsound-aliketo suppress; to inhibit; to keep down
- 遗址yí zhǐsound-alikehistorical site; ruins
Examples
- ，以致。Tā liánxù áoyè, yǐ zhì zuìhòu bìng dǎo le.He stayed up late for several days in a row, to the extent that he finally fell ill.
- ，以致。Gōngsī jīngyíng bú shàn, yǐ zhì bùdébù xuānbù pòchǎn.The company was poorly managed, so much so that it had to declare bankruptcy.
- ，以致。Tā shuōhuà shēngyīn tài xiǎo, yǐ zhì méi rén tīngjiàn tā shuō shénme.He spoke so quietly that no one heard what he said.
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