以至

yǐ zhì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Conjunction Rare

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Definitions

1. down to
2. up to
3. to such an extent as to ...
4. also written 以至於|以至于[yǐ zhì yú]

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 以致 yǐ zhì 以致 yǐ zhì to such an extent as to 以至表示程度或结果上的延伸，以致则侧重不好的结果: to such an extent as to

Synonyms

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• 甚至 shèn zhì 甚至 shèn zhì even; so much so that 两者都可表示递进，但以至更正式: even; so much so that

Usage notes

Common mistakes

以至通常用于中性或积极的结果，以致多用于消极结果。混淆这两个词会导致语义不当。

Formality

以至多用于书面语，口语中更常说'甚至'或'以至于'。

Grammar

Guides that feature 以至

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 7–9+ 5 min

...，以至于... for “So Much That …”

Use ……，以至（于）…… to show that something reached such a degree that it led to a striking result.

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Example Sentences

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他非常专注， 以至 忘了时间。

He was so focused that he forgot the time.

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Words Containing 以至

• 以至于 以至于 yǐ zhì yú: down to

Child Words of 以至

• 以 以 yǐ: to use
• 至 至 zhì: to arrive