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由此看来thereby; judging from thisHSK 7, unknown, 27 strokes, rank #78230, Very Hard
  1. 1thereby
  2. 2judging from this
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March 24, 2026

由此看来

由此看来 (yóu cǐ kàn lái) translates to 'from this, it can be seen' or 'thus it can be concluded.' This idiom is commonly used to draw a conclusion based on the information presented. It often appears in discussions or writings where the speaker is summarizing evidence or reasoning.

Strokes27Frequency#78230DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, drawing conclusions based on evidence is highly valued, particularly in academic and professional settings. The use of 由此看来 reflects a logical and structured way of thinking, which is appreciated in Chinese discourse.

Memory tip

Imagine a detective piecing together clues. 由 (yóu) can be visualized as 'from' (like a starting point), 此 (cǐ) is 'this' (pointing at evidence), and 看来 (kàn lái) means 'can see' (like the detective finally seeing the truth). Together, they form a logical conclusion.

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Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in semi-formal contexts, such as essays or discussions. A common mistake is using it too casually, which can sound awkward. Pay attention to the tone used in your sentences to ensure clarity.

HSK Study Tips

This idiom may not be explicitly listed in HSK levels, but it relates to reasoning and conclusion expressions, which are essential for HSK 4 and above. Students should focus on recognizing it in written texts and practice using it in spoken contexts.

Common Mistakes

A common error is omitting the subject before using 由此看来, leading to confusion. For example, saying '由此看来,调整策略' is incorrect; it should be '从这个数据来看, 由此看来,我们需要调整策略.'

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Component characters

由yóuto follow
HSK 45 strokes田
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此cǐthis
HSK 46 strokes止
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看kànto see
HSK 19 strokes目
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来láito come
HSK 17 strokes木
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How to say thereby in Chinese

“thereby” in Chinese is由此看来

由此看来 (yóu cǐ kàn lái) translates to 'from this, it can be seen' or 'thus it can be concluded.' This idiom is commonly used to draw a conclusion based on the information presented. It often appears in discussions or writings where the speaker is summarizing evidence or reasoning.

When to use 由此看来

This phrase is often used in semi-formal contexts, such as essays or discussions. A common mistake is using it too casually, which can sound awkward. Pay attention to the tone used in your sentences to ensure clarity.

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A common error is omitting the subject before using 由此看来, leading to confusion. For example, saying '由此看来,调整策略' is incorrect; it should be '从这个数据来看, 由此看来,我们需要调整策略.'

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You can use it at the beginning of a sentence to summarize a point, for example: 从这个数据来看, 由此看来,我们需要调整策略。

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