Definition
这样一来 is a fixed phrase used to link a preceding situation to its natural consequence. Literally 'like this coming,' it functions like 'in this way' or 'therefore.' You often see it in a pattern: [condition or action], 这样一来 + [result], carrying a stronger causal implication than 所以, suggesting 'if you do this' or 'since this is the case.'
v.p.
in this waytherefore (introducing the consequence of a preceding statement or action)
Examples
- ，这样一来。Nǐ xiān zuò fàn, zhè yàng yī lái wǒmen jiù néng zǎo yì diǎn chī fàn le.If you cook first, then we can eat a little earlier.
- ，这样一来。Tā měitiān dōu jiānchí duànliàn, zhè yàng yī lái shēntǐ yuè lái yuè hǎo le.He exercises every day, so his health is getting better and better.
- ，这样一来。Dàjiā duō liànxí, zhè yàng yī lái nǐ de zhōngwén jiù huì jìnbù.If everyone practices more, then your Chinese will improve.
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