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以致
yǐzhì
Description
"以致"用在句子的后半部分，表示前面的原因带来了不好的结果。
"以致" is used in the latter part of a sentence to indicate that the preceding cause led to a negative result.
它比较书面，常说"因为……以致……"。
It is more formal and often used in the structure "because... 以致...".
Meanings
以致yǐzhì
so that; with the result that (usually a bad outcome)
他没休息，以致生病了。
He didn't rest, so he got sick.
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Notes
- Nuance
以致 introduces a (usually negative) result; 以便 introduces a purpose instead.
- Etymology
以 (thereby) + 致 (to cause/bring about).
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