至于 (zhìyú) "with regards to" or "as to" is used when the speaker
want to comment on a topic related to the previously discussed
one.
Structure
This structure is simple, used similarly to "with regards to" in
English. Just put in before the further comment you want to
say.
Examples
- 我 已经 尽力 了,至于 结果 只 能 看 运气 了。I've
already tried my best. With regards to the results, it's all a
matter of luck.
- 她 跟 我 说 明天 回来,至于 具体 的 时间,我 就 不 知道 了。She told me she was coming back tomorrow. In regards to a
specific time, I don't know.
- 律师 只能 为他 的 客户 辩护,至于 最后 的 判决,那 就 取决于 法官 了。A lawyer only defends his client. As for the verdict, that
depends on the judge.
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