之所以

zhīsuǒyǐ

(after a noun N and before a predicate P) the reason why N P; Example: 我之所以讨厌他 "the reason why I dislike him (is ...)"

conjunction HSK 3.0 · Band 6

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See it in sentences

我之所以迟到，是因为堵车。

The reason I was late is that there was a traffic jam.

他之所以成功，靠的是努力。

The reason he succeeded is his hard work.