Conjunction "于是" (yúshì)
Description
"于是" is a conjunction in Chinese that is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions resulting from a preceding event or condition. It is often translated as "so," "therefore," or "thus."
Examples
- 他去了商店,于是买了一些水果。(Tā qùle shāngdiàn, yúshì mǎile yīxiē shuǐguǒ.) - He went to the store, so he bought some fruits.
- 她错过了公交车,于是只好步行回家。(Tā cuòguòle gōngjiāochē, yúshì zhǐhǎo bùxíng huí jiā.) - She missed the bus, so she had to walk home.
Key Points
- Used to indicate a sequence of events or actions resulting from a preceding event or condition.
- Often translated as "so," "therefore," or "thus."