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B2 conjunction

以至

yǐ zhì

You might already know how to use the word “所以” (suǒyǐ) to mean “so” or “therefore.” Well, “以至” (yǐzhì) is like an upgrade to “所以.” It shows a result or consequence, often one that's a bit more significant or even undesirable than what you'd use “所以” for.

Think of it as saying, “...so much so that...” or “...down to the point where...” It connects a cause to a result that goes a bit further.

For example, if someone works too hard, the result could be small (they're tired) or big (they get sick). For the bigger, more impactful result, you’d use “以至.”

It's often used with situations that have built up or intensified, leading to a specific, sometimes extreme, outcome.

Common Collocations

以至今日 down to this very day
以至将来 and even into the future
以至全球 extending globally
以至全国 throughout the whole country
以至万物 down to all things/creatures
以至无穷 and so on indefinitely
以至极点 to an extreme degree
以至如此 to such an extent
以至废寝忘食 so much so that one forgets to eat and sleep
以至不分昼夜 so much so that one doesn't distinguish day from night

Common Phrases

他工作很努力，以至生病了。

He worked so hard, with the result that he got sick.

天气越来越冷，以至下雪了。

The weather got colder and colder, down to the point of snowing.

问题很复杂，以至无法解决。

The problem is very complex, so much so that it's unsolvable.

他太生气了，以至说不出话来。

He was so angry, so as to be speechless.

这个国家非常贫穷，以至很多人吃不饱饭。

This country is very poor, with the result that many people don't have enough to eat.

他把所有的钱都花光了，以至身无分文。

He spent all his money, down to having nothing left.

噪音太大，以至我无法集中精力。

The noise was too loud, so as to make me unable to concentrate.

他学习很认真，以至每次考试都得高分。

He studies very diligently, with the result that he gets high scores on every exam.

火势蔓延很快，以至整个森林都被烧毁了。

The fire spread quickly, so much so that the entire forest was burned down.

她对音乐很着迷，以至每天都要听。

She is fascinated by music, so as to listen to it every day.

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