这样一来: With This Result in Chinese
这样一来
这样一来 refers back to a preceding change, decision, or chain of actions and introduces its resulting situation. It functions as a fixed clause-initial discourse connector, not a literal directional phrase. The antecedent must be recoverable, and the expression cannot be split, inflected, or left without a result clause.
Published July 23, 2026
Reviewed July 23, 2026
01 / PATTERN
See the Structure
MODEL
Prior change or action. 这样一来，+ Resulting situation
Read the structure
这样一来 refers back to a preceding change, decision, or chain of actions and introduces its resulting situation. It functions as a fixed clause-initial discourse connector, not a literal directional phrase. The antecedent must be recoverable, and the expression cannot be split, inflected, or left without a result clause. Keep the model Prior change or action. 这样一来，+ Resulting situation visible while you compare each sentence.
我们简化了流程，这样一来，申请速度快多了。
We simplified the process, making applications much faster.
Choose the right context
Introduce the practical consequence of a preceding decision. Refer back to a chain of changes as one cause. Advance explanatory discourse from setup to result.
双方都作出让步，这样一来，谈判得以继续。
Both sides compromised, allowing negotiations to continue.
Respect the boundary
Do not use it without a recoverable prior setup. Do not split the fixed expression. Do not leave the result clause missing.
流程简化了，这样速度一来更快。
(The process was simplified, this way speed as a result faster.)
Repair the pattern
The fixed connector is split: 这样一来 is one discourse connector and cannot contain the result subject 速度. An aspect particle splits the fixed connector: 这样一来 is an indivisible discourse connector and cannot contain aspect 了.
流程简化了，这样一来，速度更快。
Use the repaired structure without changing the intended meaning.
02 / MAP
Read the Sentence
Read from left to right and notice the job performed by each part. The labels describe this example; they are not a rule that every Chinese sentence must copy.
我们简化了流程，这样一来，申请速度快多了。
We simplified the process, making applications much faster.
我们
Prior change or action. 这样一来，
This part occupies the Prior change or action. 这样一来， position in the model pattern.
简化
Resulting situation
This part occupies the Resulting situation position in the model pattern.
了
Prior change or action. 这样一来，
This part occupies the Prior change or action. 这样一来， position in the model pattern.
流程
Resulting situation
This part occupies the Resulting situation position in the model pattern.
，
Prior change or action. 这样一来，
This part occupies the Prior change or action. 这样一来， position in the model pattern.
这样
Resulting situation
This part occupies the Resulting situation position in the model pattern.
一
Prior change or action. 这样一来，
This part occupies the Prior change or action. 这样一来， position in the model pattern.
来
Resulting situation
This part occupies the Resulting situation position in the model pattern.
，
Prior change or action. 这样一来，
This part occupies the Prior change or action. 这样一来， position in the model pattern.
申请
Resulting situation
This part occupies the Resulting situation position in the model pattern.
速度
Prior change or action. 这样一来，
This part occupies the Prior change or action. 这样一来， position in the model pattern.
快
Resulting situation
This part occupies the Resulting situation position in the model pattern.
多
Prior change or action. 这样一来，
This part occupies the Prior change or action. 这样一来， position in the model pattern.
了
Resulting situation
This part occupies the Resulting situation position in the model pattern.
03 / EXAMPLES
Examples You Can Reuse
Keep the structure stable while changing the people, objects, times, or conditions. Pinyin is shown as reading support; use the Chinese sentence and translation to confirm the grammar relationship.
我们简化了流程，这样一来，申请速度快多了。
We simplified the process, making applications much faster.
双方都作出让步，这样一来，谈判得以继续。
Both sides compromised, allowing negotiations to continue.
数据统一保存，这样一来，查找就方便了。
The data are stored together, making retrieval easier.
04 / LIMITS
When to Use It — and When Not To
Use it when
- Introduce the practical consequence of a preceding decision.
- Refer back to a chain of changes as one cause.
- Advance explanatory discourse from setup to result.
Do not use it when
- Do not use it without a recoverable prior setup.
- Do not split the fixed expression.
- Do not leave the result clause missing.
05 / REPAIR
Compare Right and Wrong
Compare the smallest meaningful change. Each explanation identifies a placement, scope, form, or clause relationship instead of treating the whole sentence as one undifferentiated mistake.
流程简化了，这样速度一来更快。
流程简化了，这样一来，速度更快。
The fixed connector is split
这样一来 is one discourse connector and cannot contain the result subject 速度.
双方都作出让步，这样一了来，谈判继续。
双方都作出让步，这样一来，谈判得以继续。
An aspect particle splits the fixed connector
这样一来 is an indivisible discourse connector and cannot contain aspect 了.
流程简化了，这样速度一来更快。
这样一来 is one discourse connector and cannot contain the result subject 速度.
双方都作出让步，这样一了来，谈判继续。
这样一来 is an indivisible discourse connector and cannot contain aspect 了.
06 / PRACTICE
Practice the Grammar Point
Complete three short tasks in order: judge the pattern, repair a common error, and build the sentence. Feedback is fixed and reviewed, so these activities do not use a checker allowance.
1. Judge the sentence
2. Choose the correction
3. Build the sentence
Build a complete sentence with 这样一来.
07 / APPLY
Apply It in Your Sentence
Write one original sentence with 这样一来. Your draft moves to the checker through this browser session, selects this grammar point as the first review focus, and waits for you to submit.
08 / QUESTIONS
这样一来: With This Result Questions
What does 这样 refer to?
It points back to the preceding action, decision, or situation taken as the cause of the result.
Is 一来 literal movement here?
No. 这样一来 is a fixed discourse connector meaning with this development or as a result.
09 / SOURCES
Sources and Review Notes
These references support different parts of the lesson. GF0025-2021 supports level placement only; professional grammar works support the explanation, limits, examples, and cross-checks. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement.
Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education (GF0025-2021)
Ministry of Education and State Language Commission · Ministry of Education of the PRC · 2021
Locator: GF0025-2021 Appendix A, combined Levels 7–9 item 【七—九077】, 固定短语：这样一来 (printed p. 244)
Supports placement in the official combined Levels 7-9 band; the exact site level remains an internal difficulty label; it does not independently establish the usage explanation.
Official sourceModern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide, 3rd ed.
Ross, Ma, Chen, He and Yeh · Routledge · 2024
Locator: Chapter 44, §§44.1–44.3, introducing effects and results; Chapter 25, topic development
Supports a backward-looking discourse frame followed by the result produced by the preceding setup.
Official source10 / CONTINUE
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