所以 suǒyǐ
so / therefore / that's why
所以 (suǒyǐ) means "so / therefore / that's why" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 所以
应该
yīnggāi
should / ought to
看起来
kànqilai
to look like / it seems
加班
jiābān
to work overtime
休息
xiūxi
to rest
睡觉
shuìjiào
to sleep
生病
shēngbìng
to get sick
半夜
bànyè
midnight
请假
qǐngjià
to ask for leave of absence
旅游
lǚyóu
to travel / tour
生意
shēngyi
business
之所以
zhī suǒyǐ
the reason why
Frequently asked questions
What does 所以 (suǒyǐ) mean in Chinese?
所以 (suǒyǐ) means "so / therefore / that's why" in Chinese. 所以 (suǒyǐ) means "so / therefore / that's why" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 所以 in a sentence?
Use 所以 (suǒyǐ) the way you would use "so / therefore / that's why" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 所以?
Common words that pair with 所以 include 应该, 看起来, 加班, 休息, 睡觉, 生病. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 所以 (suǒyǐ) and 因为 (yīnwèi)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 所以 means "so / therefore / that's why"; 因为 means "because / due to". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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