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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