从而

cóng ér

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Conjunction Uncommon

Definitions

1. thereby; thus

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 反而 fǎn ér 反而 fǎn ér on the contrary; instead 反而 indicates an unexpected opposite result, while 从而 indicates a logical consequence.: on the contrary; instead

Related words

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• 于是 yú shì 于是 yú shì thereupon; as a result; consequently; thus; hence Used for sequential events; 从而 focuses on cause and resulting action.: thereupon; as a result; consequently; thus; hence
• 所以 suǒ yǐ 所以 suǒ yǐ therefore 所以 introduces a result, but 从而 implies 'thereby' leading to an action.: therefore

Synonyms

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• 因此 yīn cǐ 因此 yīn cǐ thus; consequently; as a result Both mean 'therefore', but 从而 emphasizes a resulting action, while 因此 states a conclusion.: thus; consequently; as a result

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in formal writing with patterns like 通过…从而… (through... thereby...).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 从而 (consequently) with 从来 (always; from the past until now).

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 5+ HSK 3.0 Level 5+ 7 min

Result with 从而

Use 从而 to build written HSK 5 cause-and-result sentences.

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Example Sentences

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这项新技术大大提高了效率， 从而 减少了成本。

This new technology greatly improved efficiency, thereby reducing costs.

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Child Words of 从而

• 从 从 cóng: from
• 而 而 ér: and