用以 (yòng yǐ) — to use in order to; so as to (formal/written)
Definition
用以 (yòng yǐ) is a formal/written 'in order to, so as to' — marks purpose, almost always before a verb phrase. Colloquial speech uses 为了 or 来 instead.
verb
to use in order toso as to (formal/written)
Examples
- ，用以。Tā měi tiān gōng zuò dào hěn wǎn, yòng yǐ yǎng jiā hú kǒu.He works until very late every day in order to support his family.
- 用以。Zhèng fǔ chū tái xīn zhèng cè yòng yǐ gǎi shàn mín shēng.The government introduced new policies to improve people's livelihoods.
- 用以。Gōng sī cǎi yòng xiān jìn jì shù yòng yǐ tí gāo jìng zhēng lì.The company adopts advanced technology to enhance its competitiveness.
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