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之所以 zhī suǒ yǐ — (after a noun N and before a predicate P) the reason why N P

zhī (first tone, high and level) suǒ (third tone, dipping) yǐ (third tone, dipping)zhi1 suo3 yi3

(after a noun N and before a predicate P) the reason why N P

Levels 7–9· 2021 three-band, nine-level proficiency standardconjunction
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Meanings

  1. (after a noun N and before a predicate P) the reason why N P

    (after a noun N and before a predicate P) the reason why N P; Example: 我之所以讨厌他 "the reason why I dislike him (is ...)"

    conjunction