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以便 (yǐ biàn) — so that; in order to (formal conjunction introducing a purpose clause)

Definition

以便 is a written conjunction linking a purpose clause ('so that; in order to') to the main clause — more formal than 为了, and unlike 以免 it expresses what you WANT to achieve, not what you want to prevent.

conjunction
so thatin order to (formal conjunction introducing a purpose clause)

Examples

  • ，以便。
    Qǐng tí qián tōng zhī wǒ men, yǐ biàn wǒ men zuò hǎo zhǔn bèi.
    Please notify us in advance so that we can make preparations.
  • ，以便。
    Gōng sī zhèng zài gǎi jìn chǎn pǐn, yǐ biàn mǎn zú kè hù xū qiú.
    The company is improving its products in order to meet customer needs.
  • ，以便。
    Tā měi tiān zǎo qǐ duàn liàn, yǐ biàn bǎo chí shēn tǐ jiàn kāng.
    He exercises early every morning so that he can stay healthy.

Grammar

Appears in
HSK 3.0 Level 6HSK 2.0 Level 6

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