因此 (yīncǐ) — therefore

因此 (yīncǐ)

因此 means therefore or as a result. It introduces the logical consequence of a stated cause, and is slightly more formal than 所以 (suǒyǐ). It can begin a sentence on its own.

Meanings

1. [conjunction] Therefore; as a result; for this reason; consequently.

Example Sentences

他非常努力，因此成绩很好。 Tā fēicháng nǔlì, yīncǐ chéngjì hěn hǎo. He worked very hard; therefore his grades are very good.

外面下雨了，因此我们取消了活动。 Wàimiàn xià yǔ le, yīncǐ wǒmen qǔxiāo le huódòng. It was raining outside; as a result, we cancelled the activity.

她生病了，因此没能参加比赛。 Tā shēngbìng le, yīncǐ méi néng cānjiā bǐsài. She was sick; therefore she couldn't participate in the competition.

因此，我们需要改变计划。 Yīncǐ, wǒmen xūyào gǎibiàn jìhuà. Therefore, we need to change the plan.

Collocations

Memory Hook

因 (cause) plus 此 (this). "This cause" leads to the result — pointing your finger at the reason and presenting the outcome.