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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
这样一来zhèyàngyīláithusHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #29855, Very Hard
这样一来zhèyàngyīláiif this happens thenHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #29855, Very Hard
zhèyàngyīlái(zhe4yang4yi1lai2)zhe yang yi lai T4
  1. 1thus
  2. 2if this happens then
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March 24, 2026

这样一来(這樣一來)zhèyàngyīlái(zhe4yang4yi1lai2)

The idiom 这样一来 (zhè yàng yī lái) is used to indicate a consequence or result based on a previous statement or action. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to transition between ideas, signifying that something follows logically from what has been said before.

Strokes25Frequency#29855DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese communication, clear logical progression is highly valued, and using idioms like 这样一来 reflects this cultural emphasis on coherence and clarity in reasoning. It is often employed in business discussions and formal speeches.

Memory tip

Imagine a domino effect: if you set one domino (这样) in place, the rest will fall (一来). The '这样' (this way) leads to '一来' (coming one after another), illustrating how actions lead to results in a chain reaction.

Meanings of 这样一来

zhèyàngyīlái(zhe4yang4yi1lai2)
1thus
2if this happens then
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这样一来Simplified
這樣一來Traditional
25Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 这样一来 with similar phrases like 这样 (this way) or 这样做 (do it this way), which do not convey the same consequential meaning. This idiom is often used in formal discussions or writings, so it’s best suited for contexts that require a structured argument or explanation.

HSK Study Tips

While 这样一来 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, understanding it can enhance your ability to connect sentences logically, which is crucial for higher-level HSK exams. Focus on its usage in context to grasp how it links ideas together.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misplace the idiom within sentences, leading to confusion. For example, saying '我觉得这样一来是好的' is incorrect; it should be '我觉得这样一来是有好处的' to convey a clearer meaning.

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Component characters

这zhèthis
HSK 17 strokes辶
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样yàngmanner
HSK 610 strokes木
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一yīone
HSK 11 strokes一
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来láito come
HSK 17 strokes木
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How to say thus in Chinese

“thus” in Chinese is这样一来zhèyàngyīlái

The idiom 这样一来 (zhè yàng yī lái) is used to indicate a consequence or result based on a previous statement or action. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to transition between ideas, signifying that something follows logically from what has been said before.

When to use 这样一来

Be careful not to confuse 这样一来 with similar phrases like 这样 (this way) or 这样做 (do it this way), which do not convey the same consequential meaning. This idiom is often used in formal discussions or writings, so it’s best suited for contexts that require a structured argument or explanation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misplace the idiom within sentences, leading to confusion. For example, saying '我觉得这样一来是好的' is incorrect; it should be '我觉得这样一来是有好处的' to convey a clearer meaning.

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