因此

yīn cǐ
HSK 3Conjunction (连)

Basic Meaning

conj
In modern usage, '因此' introduces a conclusion or result based on a reason mentioned earlier. It is a formal conjunction, similar to 'so' or 'thus'. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to explain causal relationships.
Therefore; Because of this; Consequently.
因为这个。
Words:
因此而然因此可见
Synonyms:
以是所以是以因而于是为此从而故此由此是故
Sentences:
  1. 昨(zuó)晚(wàn)下(xià)雨(yǔ)了(le)，因(yīn)此(cǐ)地(dì)面(miàn)很(hěn)湿(shī)。
    It rained last night, therefore the ground is very wet.
  2. 他(tā)没(mèi)认(rèn)真(zhēn)准(zhǔn)备(bèi)，因(yīn)此(cǐ)考(kǎo)试(shì)没(mèi)及(jí)格(gé)。
    He didn't prepare seriously, consequently he failed the exam.
  3. 工(gōng)作(zuò)很(hěn)忙(máng)，因(yīn)此(cǐ)我(wǒ)们(mén)不(bù)能(néng)参(cān)加(jiā)聚(jù)会(huì)了(le)。
    The work is very busy, because of this we cannot attend the party.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 2
yīn因

cause; reason

HSK 3
cǐ此

this; this one