因此

因此

"因此" means "therefore" or "as a result."

In this sentence, '因此' is used as a conjunction equivalent to 'therefore,' linking a cause (making a wrong decision) to its effect (bearing consequences).

他做错了决定，因此需要承担后果。

He made the wrong decision; therefore, he needs to bear the consequences.

In this case, '因此' establishes a link between an action (working hard) and its positive result (receiving praise), emphasizing causation.

他努力完成任务，因此被老板表扬了。

He worked hard to complete the task; thus, he was praised by his boss.

Here, '因此' indicates a logical outcome (decision to cancel the picnic) resulting from provided information (weather report about rain).

天气预报说会下雨，因此我们决定取消野餐。

The weather forecast said it would rain; therefore, we decided to cancel the picnic.