jyu1 si6於是于是

Jyutpingjyu1 si6

Yaleyū sih

連詞Very common

Definition

So, therefore, or hence; used to establish a causal relationship between two events to explain an action.

writtencommunicationdaily actions

How it's used

Unlike the English so, which is highly flexible, 於是 is strictly used to connect two clauses where the second is a direct result or subsequent action of the first. It carries a slightly formal or narrative tone, often appearing in storytelling or reports rather than casual back and forth. In everyday speech, native speakers frequently prefer using 咁或者所以 to express causality.

Related words

synonymso2 ji5所以só yíhsee alsogam3咁gam

Common mistake

Learners often misuse 於是 as a direct translation for so in every context. It cannot be used as a filler or a sentence starter to mean and then in a loose sense, as it requires a clear causal link between the two events.