以此 (yǐ cǐ) — (formal conjunction) by this means; thereby; therefore

Definition

以此 (yǐ cǐ) is a formal written connective meaning 'by this means' or 'thereby' — it links a first action to its purpose or result, common in official and academic writing.

conjunction
(formal conjunction) by this meanstherebytherefore

Examples

  • 以此
    Gōng sī jué dìng zēng jiā tóu zī, yǐ cǐ tí gāo shēng chǎn xiào lǜ.
    The company decided to increase investment, thereby improving production efficiency.
  • 以此
    Tā tí jiāo le xiáng xì bào gào, yǐ cǐ zhèng míng zì jǐ de guān diǎn.
    He submitted a detailed report to prove his point.
  • 以此
    Zhèng fǔ chū tái xīn zhèng cè, yǐ cǐ gǔ lì kē jì chuàng xīn.
    The government introduced new policies to encourage technological innovation.

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