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原来如此

[yuánlái rúcǐ]

phrase

LanguageChinese (China)

Meaning
  1. So that's how it is
  2. You say this when a new piece of information suddenly clears up your confusion about a previous event or statement.
Examples

原来如此,我知道原因了。

So that is how it is, I know the reason now.

听了你的解释,我才明白原来如此。

After listening to your explanation, I finally understand that is how it is.

Pronunciationyuánlái rúcǐ

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How it is usedUsed when you suddenly understand the reason behind something.

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