以 (yǐ): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Starting point and range

In words like 以前 and 以后, 以 marks a starting point or boundary in time.

HSK 3

Purpose and result

以 + 便免至致

In words like 以便 and 以致, 以 links an action to its purpose or consequence.

HSK 6

yǐ以

biàn便

so that; in order to

HSK 6

yǐ以

miǎn免

in order to avoid; so as not to; lest

HSK 6

yǐ以

zhì至

down to

HSK 6

yǐ以

zhì致

so that; with the result that

Permission and judgment

In words like 可以 and 以为, 以 expresses ability, opinion, or sufficiency.

HSK 2

kě可

yǐ以

can; may

HSK 4

yǐ以

wéi为

think; feel; reckon

HSK 6

zú足

yǐ以

enough to; sufficient to

HSK 3.0 · L2

suǒ所

yǐ以

therefore

以 (yǐ): Using because of — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 以

Readings & Meanings

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Character Breakdown

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How to Use 以

Starting point and range

HSK Vocabulary: 以

Example Sentences

HSK Level 4

Same Sound

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Purpose and result

Permission and judgment

Related Characters

HSK Level 4

Same Sound

Same Radical