Definition
是以 is a formal, literary conjunction meaning 'therefore' or 'hence'. It appears in written Chinese (essays, speeches, official documents) rather than everyday conversation. Use it to introduce a logical conclusion from a preceding statement — it carries the same weight as 因此 but sounds more classical and elevated.
conj.
thereforehence (formal, literary)
Examples
- 是以，。shì yǐ, wǒmen bìxū cǎiqǔ yǒuxiào cuòshī bǎohù huánjìng.Therefore, we must take effective measures to protect the environment.
- ，是以。Tā qín xué kǔ liàn, shì yǐ jìyì dà jìn.He studied and practiced diligently, hence his skills improved greatly.
- ，是以。Shuāngfāng yìjiàn fēnqí hěn dà, shì yǐ tánpàn wèi néng dáchéng xiéyì.The two sides had great differences of opinion, therefore the negotiations failed to reach an agreement.
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