How to say “in order to avoid” in Chinese with 以免
Clause 1, 以免 (yǐmiǎn) + Undesirable Result
"In order to avoid" with "以免 (yǐmiǎn)"
Clause 1, 以免 (yǐmiǎn) + Undesirable Result
HSK 6Conjunctions"In order to avoid" with "以免 (yǐmiǎn)"
Rule structure
以免 (yǐmiǎn) means "in order to avoid, lest". It introduces a negative outcome that one wants to prevent. Formal.
Rule structure
以免 (yǐmiǎn) means "in order to avoid, lest". It introduces a negative outcome that one wants to prevent. Formal.
Examples
早点出发，以免迟到。
Zǎodiǎn chūfā, yǐmiǎn chídào.
Leave early so as to avoid being late.
Examples
早点出发，以免迟到。
Zǎodiǎn chūfā, yǐmiǎn chídào.
Leave early so as to avoid being late.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “"In order to avoid" with "以免 (yǐmiǎn)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Clause 1, 以免 (yǐmiǎn) + Undesirable Result. For example: 早点出发，以免迟到。 — “Leave early so as to avoid being late.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
早点出发，以免迟到。 — “Leave early so as to avoid being late.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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