于是

于是 yúshì

So (as a result - consequently - thus - hence)

于是 in a sentence HSK 4 繁體於是 yushi

What 于是 means

So (as a result - consequently - thus - hence)

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于是 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

于

yú

In (at - to - from - by - than - out of)

是

shì

To be (is - are - am - yes)

Words that share a character with 于是

How to write 于是

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于是 in a sentence

天下雨了，于是我们回家了。

Tiān xià yǔ le, yúshì wǒmen huí jiā le.

It began to rain, so we went home.

他很饿，于是买了两个包子。

Tā hěn è, yúshì mǎi le liǎng ge bāozi.

He was hungry, so he bought two steamed buns.

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Questions about 于是

What does 于是 mean in English?

于是 is pronounced yúshì and means So (as a result - consequently - thus - hence).

How do you pronounce 于是?

于是 is yúshì in pinyin — written yushi without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 于是?

于是 is written with 2 characters: 于 (yú) In (at - to - from - by - than - out of), 是 (shì) To be (is - are - am - yes). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

How is 于是 written in traditional Chinese?

於是. The simplified form 于是 is used in mainland China and Singapore; 於是 is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Both are pronounced yúshì.

Is 于是 an HSK word?

Yes — 于是 is on the official HSK 4 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 4 page.

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