This is the 6504th most frequent Chinese word.
故而
"故而" means "therefore" or "thus."
In this sentence, '故而' serves as a conjunction, indicating causation or consequence between the preparation and passing the interview.
他已经准备充分，故而成功通过了面试。
He had prepared thoroughly; therefore, he successfully passed the interview.
Here, '故而' is used to express a logical consequence or reasoning that follows the stated condition.
工作量很大，故而需要分工合作。
The workload is significant; therefore, it's necessary to delegate and collaborate.
'故而' in this sentence serves to connect the cause ('bad weather') with the effect ('postponement of the activity').