之所以

zhīsuǒyǐ

HSK 6

之所以 — zhīsuǒyǐ

  1. the reason why (introduces the cause/reason for a preceding noun or clause)

    我之所以讨厌他,是因为他不诚实。 wǒ zhīsuǒyǐ tǎoyàn tā shìyīnwèi tā bùchéngshí — The reason I dislike him is that he is dishonest.