切实
qiè shí
Practical, realistic, feasible
免得 (miǎn de) — how to say "so as not to" in Chinese
免得
So as not to, in order to avoid
conjunction joining clauses
How to use it
Joins the parts of a complex sentence, often paired with another conjunction.
快点走，免得迟到。
kuài diǎn zǒu miǎn de chí dào
Walk faster so as not to be late.
Character composition
免
to avoid, to exempt
得
to get, particle
Radicals / Keys
彳
Step
#60 · chì · 3 strokes
儿
Son, legs
#10 · ér · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Examples
你最好把文件保存好，免得电脑突然坏了。
You'd better save the files in case the computer suddenly breaks down.
早点出门免得迟到。
Leave early so as not to be late.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "so as not to" in Chinese?
"so as not to" in Chinese is 免得 (miǎn de).
What does 免得 mean in English?
免得 (miǎn de) means "So as not to, in order to avoid".
How is 免得 pronounced?
It is pronounced miǎn de (written as mian de, miande). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "so as not to" in Chinese characters?
It is written 免得.
What HSK level is 免得?
免得 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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