以至于

yǐ zhì yú

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Conjunction Uncommon

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Definitions

1. down to
2. up to
3. to the extent that...

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 因此 yīn cǐ 因此 yīn cǐ thus; consequently; as a result 因此表示原因，以至于表示程度或结果，常可互换但侧重点不同。: thus; consequently; as a result

Synonyms

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• 以致 yǐ zhì 以致 yǐ zhì to such an extent as to 二者都表示结果，但以致于多用于口语，以致多用于书面语。: to such an extent as to

Usage notes

Common mistakes

以至于不能与“因为”连用，避免“因为...以至于...”结构。

Formality

多用于口语和叙述，正式写作中更常用“以致”或“从而”。

Example Sentences

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他跑得很快， 以至于 我追不上。

He ran so fast that I couldn't catch up.

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Child Words of 以至于

• 以 以 yǐ: to use
• 以至 以至 yǐ zhì: down to
• 于 于 yú: (of time or place) in; at; on
• 至 至 zhì: to arrive
• 至于 至于 zhì yú: as for