之所以 (zhī suǒ yǐ) — the reason why (used in the pattern 之所以...是因为...)
Definition
Used at the start of a clause to name the reason — pairs with 是因为 to complete the explanation. 所以 ('so / therefore') comes after the cause; 之所以 comes before, introducing the reason itself.
conjunction
the reason why (used in the pattern 之所以...是因为...)
Examples
- 之所以，。Tā zhī suǒ yǐ méi lái, shì yīn wèi shēng bìng le.The reason why he didn't come is because he was sick.
- 之所以，。Wǒ zhī suǒ yǐ xuǎn zé zhè ge zhuān yè, shì yīn wèi xìng qù.The reason why I chose this major is because of interest.
- 之所以，。Tā zhī suǒ yǐ chéng gōng, shì yīn wèi fēi cháng nǔ lì.The reason why she succeeded is because she worked very hard.
Grammar
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