so
so
Meaning of so
shows a result
引出由前面原因造成的结果
Pronunciation
so with Chinese translation
so usage examples
I'm very tired, so I'll go to bed early.
我很累，所以早点睡。
It's raining, so we're not going out.
下雨了，所以我们不出去。
so synonyms
What's the difference between so, that's why, therefore, as a result, for that reason, consequently, thus, and hence
Spoken; often starts a new sentence: That's why I left.
ENI'm tired; that's why I'm going to bed early.
ENThe road was closed; therefore, we took another route.
Stresses the outcome; often starts a sentence.
ENHe missed the bus; as a result, he was late.
Longer and more formal.
ENHe was unprepared; for that reason, he failed the test.
Advanced: broader words
Formal, written.
ENThe company lost money; consequently, it cut jobs.
ENThe data were incomplete, thus the conclusion was uncertain.
ENThe model is flawed, hence the error.
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so meaning: what does it mean?
shows a result
so pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
so is pronounced as /səʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
so definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
我很累，所以早点睡。 Translation: I'm very tired, so I'll go to bed early.
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