不致 (bú) — so as not to cause; without resulting in
Definition
不致 (bú zhì) means 'so as not to cause / to avoid' — it appears before a verb phrase to frame an action aimed at preventing an unwanted outcome. In writing, a more straightforward alternative is 以免.
adverb
so as not to causewithout resulting in
Examples
- ，不致。Qǐng tí qián jiǎn chá shè bèi, bú fā shēng gù zhàng.Please check the equipment in advance to avoid malfunctions.
- ，不致。Tā zuò shì hěn wěn zhòng, bú hòu huǐ.He acts very prudently, so as not to regret it later.
- ，不致。Gōng sī zǎo zuò guī huà, bú zī jīn duǎn quē.The company planned early to avoid a shortage of funds.
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