所以然 suǒ yǐ rán

the reason why

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 38783rd word

Definitions

  1. 1. the reason why

Characters

Character Meaning
所 suǒ HSK 2
particle introducing a relative clause or passive
以 yǐ HSK 2
to use; by means of; according to
然 rán HSK 2
so; thus; like this