Chinese phrase
原来如此 yuán lái rú cǐ
Meaning
I see
When to use it
Expresses that something has become clear or understandable. It is a natural, neutral response after hearing an explanation or learning a fact.
Example dialogue
你昨天为什么没来上班？ nǐ zuó tiān wèi shén me méi lái shàng bān
Why didn't you come to work yesterday?
哦，原来如此，那你现在好些了吗？ ó yuán lái rú cǐ nà nǐ xiàn zài hǎo xiē le ma
Oh, I see. Are you feeling better now?