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
Clause 1, 以便 (yǐbiàn) + Purpose / Goal
HSK 6Verb phrases以便 (yǐ biàn) — so that, in order to
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.
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.
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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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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