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How to say “so that” in Chinese with 以便 (yǐbiàn)

Clause 1, 以便 (yǐbiàn) + Purpose / Goal

以便 (yǐ biàn) — so that, in order to

HSK 6Verb phrases

Rule structure

以便 (yǐbiàn) is a formal conjunction meaning "so that, in order to". It introduces the purpose or intended result of an action.

Examples

请提前预约，以便我们安排时间。

Qǐng tíqián yùyuē, yǐbiàn wǒmen ānpái shíjiān.

Please make an appointment in advance so that we can arrange the time.

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以便

yǐ biàn

So that, in order to

请

qǐng

To invite, to ask, please, to treat

提前

tíqián

In advance, ahead of time

我们

wǒmen

We, us

安排

ānpái

To arrange, to plan

时间

shíjiān

Time (as duration), period

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “so that, in order to” in Chinese with 以便?

Use the structure: Clause 1, 以便 (yǐbiàn) + Purpose / Goal. For example: 请提前预约，以便我们安排时间。 — “Please make an appointment in advance so that we can arrange the time”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

请提前预约，以便我们安排时间。 — “Please make an appointment in advance so that we can arrange the time”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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