以便 yǐbiàn so that
so that; so as to; in order to
How to remember 以便: 以 to use + 便 convenient = so that.
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How it is used
- So that / in order to (facilitate) - introduces a positive purpose: 请留下电话，以便联系 (qǐng liúxià diànhuà, yǐbiàn liánxì) leave your number so we can contact you.
- 以便 heads the second clause and points to a convenient goal; contrast 以免 (yǐmiǎn), which introduces an outcome to avoid.
- Formal/written register (documents, notices).
- 以便于 (yǐ biànyú) = so as to make it easier to.
Example sentences
- 声音大声一点，以便让坐在后边的学生能听到。 Shēngyīn dàshēng yìdiǎn, yǐbiàn ràng zuòzài hòubiān de xuéshēng néng tīngdào.Turn the volume up so that the students at the back can hear.