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False assumptions with 以为 (yǐwéi)

An English guide to False assumptions with 以为 (yǐwéi), with structures, examples, and practical usage notes.

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False assumptions with 以为 (yǐwéi)

Overview

This English reference introduces “False assumptions with 以为 (yǐwéi)” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + 以为 + judgment/opinion

Examples

This section collects practical observations for recognizing the pattern in context.

?。

Is she your mom? I thought she was your older sister.

,。

I thought he was Chinese because his Chinese is so good.

,。

We thought you weren’t coming, so we didn’t wait for you.

,。

Don’t think this is easy. It’s actually very difficult.

Usage notes

认为/觉得 vs. 以为

Use this note to compare the pattern with the surrounding words while reading.

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,。

I thought it was going to rain today, but it didn’t.

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