之所以

zhīsuǒyǐ

the reason why; frames a result whose cause is then explained, often with 是因为

HSK 6

Pronunciation

zhīsuǒyǐ

他之所以取得成功，是因为付出了很多努力。

tā zhīsuǒyǐ qǔdé chénggōng, shì yīnwèi fùchū le hěn duō nǔlì.

The reason why he achieved success is that he put in a great deal of effort.

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