由此看来

• Pinyin: yóu cǐ kàn lái
• Hanzi breakdown: 由 = 田 + sprout (starting from); 此 = 止 + 匕 (stop + this — the present point); 看 = 手 + 目 (hand + eye — to look); 来 = (coming, arriving)

Meaning

Looking at it from this perspective; judging from this; viewed in this light. A discourse connector that draws an inference or assessment from the evidence just presented.

A logical connector used to introduce a conclusion, evaluation, or interpretive judgement based on the preceding facts or argument. Slightly more evaluative and less strictly logical than 由此可见 (from which it can be seen). Common in academic writing, editorial commentary, and formal speech. Can introduce both positive and negative assessments.

Examples

1. 由此看来，提高社会信任度或许是提升幸福感的关键方向。 Judging from this, raising social trust may be a key way to improve happiness.
2. 由此看来，利率上行时应及时调整资产配置，不能固守成长股。 Judging from this, when interest rates rise, investors should adjust their asset allocation in time and not cling to growth stocks.
3. 由此看来，早期培养批判性思维和跨学科能力，职业回报很高。 Judging from this, early training in critical thinking and interdisciplinary skills brings high career returns.

Usage Guide

Context: academia, journalism, analysis, policy

Tone: analytical

Do Say

• 由此看来，评价全球化不能只看GDP，还要看分配和社会凝聚力。(Judging from this, globalisation should not be judged only by GDP; distribution and social cohesion must also be considered.)
• 由此看来，利润增长不等于安全，现金流恶化更值得警惕。(Judging from this, profit growth does not mean safety; worsening cash flow is more alarming.)

Don't Say

• 由此看来，我很饿 — 由此看来 introduces a logical inference from prior evidence; it cannot introduce a simple personal state that has no preceding reasoning chain; use 所以 or 因此 for basic causation, or simply state the feeling directly

Origin & History

由 (from/by means of — 田 field with a sprout; starting point) + 此 (this — 止 stop + 匕 this; pointing to the present thing) + 看来 (looking at/judging)

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Educated adults

Social background: Universal