How do you say "So that's how it is" in Traditional Chinese?

"So that's how it is" in Traditional Chinese is "原來是這樣". This phrase is commonly used in Taiwan.

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How to Say ‘So that's how it is’ in Traditional Chinese

Q: What does "原來是這樣" mean in English?

"原來是這樣" means "So that's how it is" in English. Usage tip: [原來] is a common way to react when something becomes clear: [原來是這樣] = "Oh, I see / so that's how it is." The same pattern works with other facts too, like [原來是你] = "So it was you."

原來是這樣

yuán lái shì zhè yàng

[ywen lai shir juh yahng]

💬 Usage Tip: [原來] is a common way to react when something becomes clear: [原來是這樣] = "Oh, I see / so that's how it is." The same pattern works with other facts too, like [原來是你] = "So it was you."

Phrase Breakdown

原來

yuán lái

[ywen lai]

so that's why; it turns out

Used when you realize the true situation or understand something after getting new information.

Example

原來是這樣，我誤會你了。

So that's how it is; I misunderstood you.

是這樣

shì zhè yàng

it is like this; that’s how it is

Used to explain or confirm a situation.

Example

原來是這樣。

Oh, I see.

Words in this phrase

是

shì

[shir]

is; are; am

The verb 'to be,' often used to connect ideas or explain a situation.

Example

原來是這樣，不是司機走錯。

So that's how it is; it's not that the driver went the wrong way.

這樣

zhè yàng

[juh yahng]

like this; this way

Refers to a manner, explanation, or situation being described as 'like this.'

Example

原來是這樣，前面真的很塞。

So that's how it is; the road ahead really is congested.

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