Cause/Effect StatementsHSK 6
Using "because" with 而 to indicate effect
This structure uses 因为 (or just 因) to state a cause, followed by 而 to introduce the resulting effect. It's common in written Chinese and more formal speech. Be careful not to omit 而 when a cause is given—it's needed to link to the effect.
구조
Subj. + 因为 + Cause + 而 + Result
Subj. + 因 + Cause + 而 + Result
shorter, more succinct form
예문
- 我因为生病而请假。Wǒ yīn wèi shēng bìng ér qǐng jià.Because I got sick, I asked for time off.
- 伦敦地铁因罢工而处于瘫痪状态。Lún dūn dì tiě yīn bà gōng ér chǔ yú tān huàn zhuàng tài.Because of the London Underground strike, it's in a state of paralysis.
- 他因为熬夜而精神不能集中。Tā yīn wèi áo yè ér jīng shén bù néng jí zhōng.He stayed up too late and thus could not concentrate.
- 这家餐厅因火锅而出名。Zhè jiā cān tīng yīn huǒ guō ér chū míng.This restaurant is famous for its hotpot.
- 生活因你而精彩。Shēng huó yīn nǐ ér jīng cǎi.Life is wonderful because of you.