所以 — so
so, therefore
How to pronounce it
所以 is read suǒ yǐ: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
Two third tones in a row: the first one is said as a second tone, but it is still written as a third.
How to write it
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “所以”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 所以. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 因为下雨，所以我没去。yīnwèixiàyǔ,suǒyǐwǒméiqùIt was raining, so I didn't go.
- 他之所以成功是因为一直很努力tāzhīsuǒyǐchénggōng,shìyīnwèiyìzhíhěnnǔlìThe reason he succeeded is that he always worked hard.
More words from the lesson “Why?”
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Frequently asked questions
What does 所以 mean?
所以 (suǒyǐ) means “so, therefore”.
How do you write 所以?
所以 is 2 characters: 所 (suǒ) — place; that which; 以 (yǐ) — by means of. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 所以?
所以 is read suǒyǐ. Tones: suǒ — third tone, yǐ — third tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“so” in the lesson “Why?”
This word is from the topic “Studies and tasks” of HSK 2. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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