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以
yǐ
Description
“以”是一个很常用的字，可以表示“用”或者“凭借”某种方法做事。
"以" is a very common character that can mean "using" or "by means of" a certain method to do something.
它也常常和别的字一起用，比如“以后”“可以”“所以”。
It is also often used together with other characters, such as in "以后" (after), "可以" (can), and "所以" (therefore).
Meanings
以yǐ
with; by means of; using
我们以中文交流。
We communicate in Chinese.
以yǐ
in order to; so as to
他努力工作以养家。
He works hard to support his family.
以yǐ
used to mark a boundary (before/after/above)
十八岁以上才能进去。
Only those over eighteen can enter.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant 'to use'; now mostly functions as a preposition or connector.
- Nuance
often literary or formal; in speech 用 is more common for 'use'.
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