因而

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他工作努力,因而受到大家的尊敬。▶ —
   He works hard and is therefore respected by everyone.
2. 需求增加,因而价格上涨。▶ —
   Demand rose, and therefore prices went up.

Collocations

Mnemonic

因 yīn "because" + 而 ér (connective): "therefore, as a result". Takes the prior cause (因) and draws a conclusion (formal/written). 因 = cause, so 因而 stresses a causal conclusion. Read yīn’ér. Contrast 从而 (means → result): 因而 is "cause → result". Similar to 因此.

Related

Quick check

1. What relationship does 因而 connect?

   • prior cause → its result (therefore)
   • two opposite facts
   • means → end
   • simultaneity