因为⋯⋯，而⋯⋯ (yīnwèi...ér...) is another structure that can express cause and effect. It is used like this:
Structure
Subj. + 因(为) + Cause + 而 + Result
Sometimes, 因为 can be shortened to just 因. This is used more in sentences that shorter and more succinct.
Examples
- 我 因为 生病 而 请假。 Because I got sick, I asked for time off.
- 欧洲 的 经济 因为 债务 危机 而 陷入 衰退。 Because Europe is suffering a debt crisis, it is falling into decline.
- 首相 因为 受贿 丑闻 而 下 了 台。 Because the prime minister accepted bribes, he fell from power.
- 伦敦 地铁 因 罢工 而 处于 瘫痪 状态。 Because of the London Metro strike, everything shut down.
See also
Sources and further reading
Books
- New Practical Chinese Reader 5 (新实用汉语课本5) (pp. 92)
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