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以 (yǐ): with, by, according to; (in order to)

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HSK 5preposition, (conjunction)

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
with, by, according to; (in order to)
Characters
1
Part of speech
preposition, (conjunction)
HSK level
HSK 5
Strokes
4
Radical
人
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to use
  • by means of
  • according to
  • in order to
  • because of
  • at (a certain date or place)
  • old variant of 以[yi3]
  • abbr. for Israel 以色列[Yi3 se4 lie4]

Chinese explanation

  • 用
  • 拿
  • 凭借。表示借助某个工具、方法或条件来做事情。按照
  • 根据。表示依据某种标准或方式。因为
  • 由于。表示原因。在时间或方位前面,表示界限,相当于“往”“向”。跟“上”“下”“前”“后”等连用,表示位置、范围或数量的限制。

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With his ability, he can definitely complete this task.

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We welcomed the new students with warm applause.

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He was admitted to university with excellent grades.

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Please don't judge people by their appearance.

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