Transition words are used to connect different parts of a sentence, paragraph, or speech, making the flow of ideas smooth and clear. They can be classified into several categories:
舉例 - for example, for instance, such as
列舉理由 - for one thing…and for another… (一來……二來……)
轉折 - however, but, after all
總結 - in a word, in brief, in conclusion
因果 - thanks to, as a result (of), due to, therefore, so, for this reason
強調 - indeed, certainly, surely, above all
對比 - in the same way, just as, compared with, on the one hand…on the other hand
遞進 - then, besides, furthermore, moreover, what’s more, worse still
表示時間和順序關係 - after, before, first, second, next, finally, earlier, later, present, while
表示空間關係 - between, here
表示異同關係 - accordingly, so, thus, hence, since, therefore, consequently
表示舉例或例證 - illustrate, namely, other words
表示概要和結論 - sum up, large, all in all, so far, therefore, thus, summarize
These transition words help to link ideas and sentences smoothly, making the text easier to understand and follow.