to such a degree or extent used to introduce a result or consequence used instead of repeating an idea already mentioned

so

/səʊ/ · /soʊ/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #622 in the learning path

这么；如此；非常

Definitions

adv. to such a degree or extent

这么；如此；非常

conj. used to introduce a result or consequence

所以；因此

adv. used instead of repeating an idea already mentioned

这样；如此

The soup was so hot that I had to wait.

汤太烫了，我只好等一会儿。

Public transport is limited in rural areas, so many residents rely on private cars for essential journeys.

农村地区的公共交通有限，因此许多居民依靠私家车进行必要的出行。

so修饰形容词或副词；such通常修饰名词短语。

What does so mean?: to such a degree or extent used to introduce a result or consequence used instead of repeating an idea already mentioned
How is so pronounced?: UK /səʊ/, US /soʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.