HSK 7-9
这样一来
zhèyàng yī lái
As a result; this way
Structure
Condition/Action + ，这样一来 + Result/Consequence
How it works
This phrase is a transitional conjunction used to introduce a result or a new situation arising from a previously mentioned action or condition. It is often used to connect two clauses where the second clause explores the consequences or subsequent developments of the first.
Examples
为了节省时间，他选择了坐飞机，这样一来，他就能提前两天到达目的地。
Wèile jiéshěng shíjiān, tā xuǎnzé le zuò fēijī, zhèyàng yī lái, tā jiù néng tíqián liǎng tiān dàodá mùdìdì.
To save time, he chose to fly; as a result, he was able to reach his destination two days early.
由于双方缺乏沟通，导致了误解，这样一来，谈判陷入了僵局。
Yóuyú shuāngfāng quēfá gōutōng, dǎozhì le wùjiě, zhèyàng yī lái, tánpàn xiànrù le jiāngjú.
Due to a lack of communication between both parties, a misunderstanding occurred; as a result, the negotiations reached a stalemate.
我们把原来的计划稍微调整一下，这样一来，大家的工作量都减轻了。
Wǒmen bǎ yuánlái de jìhuà shāowēi tiáozhěng yīxià, zhèyàng yī lái, dàjiā de gōngzuòliàng dōu jiǎnqīng le.
We adjusted the original plan slightly; this way, everyone's workload was reduced.
Common mistakes
Users sometimes confuse '这样一来' with '从此' (cóngcǐ). While both indicate a change, '从此' emphasizes a starting point in time (from then on), whereas '这样一来' emphasizes the logical consequence or causal link.
Tip
Think of '这样一来' as 'in such a way' or 'given this situation.' Use it when you want to explain the logical flow of events, especially in formal writing or debates.
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