Verb phrasesHSK 6
Facilitating an outcome with 以便
以便 is a formal conjunction meaning 'so that' or 'in order to'. It links an action to its intended outcome, and is often followed by 能 to emphasize the ability to achieve the outcome. Remember to place it after the action and before the outcome clause.
Structure
Subj. + Action + 以便 + (能 +) Outcome
能 is optional and often used to emphasize ability.
Examples
- 我们很早就去了机场，以便能赶上最早的飞机。Wǒ men hěn zǎo jiù qù le jī chǎng, yǐ biàn néng gǎn shàng zuì zǎo de fēi jī.We got to the airport very early so we could make the earliest flight.
- 我国提倡垃圾分类，以便回收再利用。Wǒ guó tí chàng lā jī fēn lèi, yǐ biàn huí shōu zài lì yòng.My country advocates garbage sorting to help with reuse and recycling.
- 老师减慢了语速，以便学生能听懂。Lǎo shī jiǎn màn le yǔ sù, yǐ biàn xué shēng néng tīng dǒng.The teacher slowed down her rate of speech so that the students could understand her.
- 他选择了一个简单的工作，以便下班以后可以陪孩子。Tā xuǎn zé le yí gè jiǎn dān de gōng zuò, yǐ biàn xià bān yǐ hòu kě yǐ péi hái zi.He chose a simple job so that he can spend more time with the children after work.
- 你为什么不往前一点，以便看得更清楚些？Nǐ wèi shén me bù wǎng qián yì diǎn, yǐ biàn kàn dé gèng qīng chǔ xiē?Why didn't you move forward a little to get a somewhat clearer view?