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Formal Purpose: 'So that' with 以便 (yǐbiàn)

Use 以便 (yǐbiàn) in formal contexts to show how an action facilitates a specific, positive future result.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use {以便|yǐbiàn} to connect a primary action to its intended future result or purpose.

  • Place {以便|yǐbiàn} at the start of the second clause: Action + {以便|yǐbiàn} + Purpose.
  • The subject of the second clause can be omitted if it is the same as the first.
  • Use it in formal writing or professional speech to sound more polished and precise.
Action (Clause A) + 以便 + Goal (Clause B)

Overview

At the B2 level, moving beyond foundational vocabulary is crucial for achieving fluency and professionalism. While 为了(wèile) (for the sake of) is a perfectly functional way to express purpose, it often conveys a general motivation. For expressing a more direct, functional purpose—where one action is taken specifically to enable another—the conjunction 以便(yǐbiàn) is the superior and more sophisticated choice.

It translates closely to 'so that,' 'in order to facilitate,' or 'thereby making it convenient for.'

Think of 以便(yǐbiàn) as a word that builds a logical bridge. It connects a preparatory action with an intended, practical outcome. The first clause states what you are doing; the clause introduced by 以便(yǐbiàn) explains the convenience or capability that your action creates.

Its use signals forethought and a consideration for process, making it extremely common in formal writing, technical instructions, business correspondence, and any context where clarity and efficiency are valued.

The linguistic origin of the word itself provides a clear insight into its function. It is composed of 以(yǐ), a classical character meaning 'to use' or 'by means of,' and 便(biàn), meaning 'convenient' or 'easy.' Therefore, 以便(yǐbiàn) literally means 'by means of making convenient.' This etymology underscores its core purpose: an action is performed as a means to make a subsequent action easier or possible. For example, you don't just send a file; you send it 以便 (so that) your colleague can review it immediately.

This nuance of facilitation is what distinguishes it from other words for 'purpose.'

This structure is not merely a stylistic flourish; it reflects a specific logical relationship between two events. Using 以便(yǐbiàn) correctly demonstrates an advanced understanding of cause and effect in Chinese and elevates your language from simply being understood to being precise and professional. It implies that the first action clears a path for the second, creating a smooth and logical flow of events.

How This Grammar Works

As a conjunction, 以便(yǐbiàn) serves to link two distinct clauses within a single sentence. The first clause describes a preparatory action, and the second clause, which always begins with 以便(yǐbiàn), details the purpose or intended result that the first action facilitates. A fundamental rule, and the source of many learner errors, is that 以便(yǐbiàn) can never begin a sentence.
It must always follow the action that makes the purpose possible. The logic is linear: first the preparation, then the facilitation.
Consider the subjects of the two clauses. In many cases, the subject of the purpose clause is omitted because it is the same as the action clause or is otherwise obvious from context. For instance, in the sentence 请把声音调大，以便听得更清楚(Qǐng bǎ shēngyīn tiáo dà, yǐbiàn tīng dé gèng qīngchu) (Please turn up the volume so you can hear more clearly), the implied subject 'you' is the same in both parts.
However, when the action's performer is different from the purpose's beneficiary, the subject of the second clause must be stated directly after 以便(yǐbiàn).
For example: 我已经把会议纪要发给大家，以便老板明天开会前能快速了解情况。(Wǒ yǐjīng bǎ huìyì jìyào fā gěi dàjiā, yǐbiàn lǎobǎn míngtiān kāihuì qián néng kuàisù liǎojiě qíngkuàng.) (I have sent the meeting minutes to everyone, so that the boss can quickly get up to speed before the meeting tomorrow). Here, 'I' perform the action, but 'the boss' is the one who benefits from the facilitation.
Another core characteristic of 以便(yǐbiàn) is its inherently positive and facilitating nature. It is used to explain how an action enables a desirable or convenient outcome. You use it to pave the way for something to happen, not to prevent it.
If your goal is to prevent a negative outcome, you must use its antonymic counterpart, 以免(yǐmiǎn) (so as to avoid). This distinction is not optional; using 以便(yǐbiàn) with a negative intention (e.g., '...so that X doesn't happen') is a significant grammatical error. For example: 出门前请关好门窗，以免失窃。(Chūmén qián qǐng guān hǎo ménchuāng, yǐmiǎn shīqiè.) (Please close doors and windows before leaving, so as to avoid theft.) Using 以便 here would be illogical.

Formation Pattern

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The structure for using 以便(yǐbiàn) is consistent and straightforward. It follows a clear formula that you can apply across different contexts. The sentence is always divided into two parts, separated by a comma.
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Core Formula: [Action Clause] , 以便 + [Purpose Clause]
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Let's break down each component in a table for clarity:
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| Component | Description | Example | Pinyin | Translation |
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| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
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| Action Clause | A complete clause stating the preparatory action taken. | 我把所有文件整理并分类 | Wǒ bǎ suǒyǒu wénjiàn zhěnglǐ bìng fēnlèi | I organized and categorized all the documents |
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| Comma | A mandatory separator marking the transition from action to purpose. | , | | |
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| Connector | The conjunction 以便(yǐbiàn) itself. | 以便 | yǐbiàn | so that... |
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| Purpose Clause | The desired outcome or facilitated action. This clause may introduce a new subject. | 新同事能快速找到所需资料 | xīn tóngshì néng kuàisù zhǎodào suǒ xū zīliào | the new colleague can quickly find the required information. |
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Putting it all together, you get a complete, logical sentence:
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我把所有文件整理并分类，以便新同事能快速找到所需资料。( Wǒ bǎ suǒyǒu wénjiàn zhěnglǐ bìng fēnlèi, yǐbiàn xīn tóngshì néng kuàisù zhǎodào suǒ xū zīliào.)
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(I organized and categorized all the documents so that the new colleague can quickly find the required information.)
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A slightly more formal and literary variant you might encounter is 以便于(yǐbiànyú). The 于(yú) character adds a layer of classical formality. This structure is typically followed by a verb or a concise verb-object phrase rather than a full clause. It functions to mean 'is conducive to' or 'facilitates.'
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Pattern: [Noun/Topic] + 以便于 + [Verb/Verb-Object Phrase]
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Example: 模块化的设计以便于未来的功能扩展。( Mókuàihuà de shèjì yǐbiànyú wèilái de gōngnéng kuòzhǎn.) (The modular design facilitates future feature expansion.)
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While 以便(yǐbiàn) connects two actions, 以便于(yǐbiànyú) often describes an inherent quality of a subject that facilitates something. For most B2-level communication, mastering 以便(yǐbiàn) is the priority.

When To Use It

Mastering the register of 以便(yǐbiàn) is as important as learning its grammatical structure. This is not a word for casual, everyday conversation with friends or family. Using it in an informal context can make you sound overly formal, stiff, or even bureaucratic.
Its proper domain is in situations that call for clarity, politeness, and a degree of formality.
Here are the primary contexts where 以便(yǐbiàn) is not just appropriate, but expected:
  • Professional and Business Communication: This is the most common environment for 以便(yǐbiàn). It is standard in emails, internal memos, project reports, and formal presentations. Its use conveys competence and consideration.
  • 附件是本次会议的议程，请提前审阅，以便会上高效讨论。( Fùjiàn shì běn cì huìyì de yìchéng, qǐng tíqián shěnyuè, yǐbiàn huì shàng gāoxiào tǎolùn.) (Attached is the agenda for this meeting. Please review it in advance so that we can have an efficient discussion during the meeting.)
  • Instructions, Manuals, and User Interfaces (UI/UX): When guiding a user through a process, 以便(yǐbiàn) provides clear, logical instructions. You will find it everywhere in app interfaces, product manuals, and public signage in Chinese-speaking regions.
  • 请输入您的手机号码，以便接收验证码。( Qǐng shūrù nín de shǒujī hàomǎ, yǐbiàn jiēshōu yànzhèng mǎ.) (Please enter your mobile phone number so that you can receive the verification code.)
  • Formal Announcements and Regulations: Government notices, public service announcements, and official rules rely on precise language. 以便(yǐbiàn) is used to explain the rationale behind a rule or instruction.
  • 所有进入大楼的人员请出示证件，以便安保人员核实身份。( Suǒyǒu jìnrù dàlóu de rényuán qǐng chūshì zhèngjiàn, yǐbiàn ānbǎo rényuán héshí shēnfèn.) (All personnel entering the building, please show your ID so that security may verify your identity.)
  • Academic and Technical Writing: When describing a methodology or procedure in a paper or report, 以便(yǐbiàn) is used to link steps logically.
  • 样本被置于低温环境中保存，以便后续进行化学分析。( Yàngběn bèi zhì yú dīwēn huánjìng zhōng bǎocún, yǐbiàn hòuxù jìnxíng huàxué fēnxī.) (The sample was stored in a low-temperature environment to facilitate subsequent chemical analysis.)
In contrast, for a casual request like asking a roommate to pass the salt, using 以便(yǐbiàn) would be humorously out of place. In that scenario, a simple command or a more colloquial structure like 好让(hǎo ràng) would be natural.

Common Mistakes

While the formation pattern of 以便(yǐbiàn) is regular, learners often fall into a few common traps. Avoiding these mistakes is a key step in using the structure correctly and naturally.
1. Starting a Sentence with 以便(yǐbiàn)
This is the most frequent error. Because 为了(wèile) can start a sentence, learners often assume 以便(yǐbiàn) can too. It cannot. 以便(yǐbiàn) introduces a consequence of a previously stated action; without that action, the purpose clause has no logical anchor.
  • ✗ Incorrect: 以便您能准时参会，会议链接已提前发送。( yǐbiàn nín néng zhǔnshí cānhuì, huìyì liànjiē yǐ tíqián fāsòng.)
  • ✓ Correct: 会议链接已提前发送，以便您能准时参会。( Huìyì liànjiē yǐ tíqián fāsòng, yǐbiàn nín néng zhǔnshí cānhuì.) (The meeting link has been sent in advance so that you can attend on time.)
2. Confusing Positive Purpose (以便) with Negative Prevention (以免)
This is a critical distinction. 以便(yǐbiàn) is for enabling a desired outcome. 以免(yǐmiǎn) is for avoiding an undesired one. Using one in place of the other results in a sentence that is logically flawed.
| Connector | Meaning | Function | Example |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 以便(yǐbiàn) | so as to facilitate | Positive Purpose (to make something happen) | 请大声朗读，以便我检查你的发音。( Qǐng dàshēng lǎngdú, yǐbiàn wǒ jiǎnchá nǐ de fāyīn.) (Please read aloud so that I can check your pronunciation.) |
| 以免(yǐmiǎn) | so as to avoid | Negative Prevention (to stop something from happening) | 请仔细检查合同，以免出现漏洞。( Qǐng zǐxì jiǎnchá hétóng, yǐmiǎn chūxiàn lòudòng.) (Please check the contract carefully to avoid any loopholes.) |
3. Register Mismatch: Using it in Casual Conversation
As discussed, 以便(yǐbiàn) is a formal structure. Using it while chatting with friends will make your speech sound unnatural and stilted. For casual contexts, a different set of words is used.
  • ✗ Awkward: (To a friend) 你坐过去一点，以便我坐下。( Nǐ zuò guòqù yīdiǎn, yǐbiàn wǒ zuò xià.)
  • ✓ Natural: (To a friend) 你坐过去一点，好让我坐下。( Nǐ zuò guòqù yīdiǎn, hǎo ràng wǒ zuò xià.) (Move over a bit, so I can sit down.)
4. Redundancy with 为了(wèile)
Learners sometimes combine purpose structures incorrectly. While complex sentences can sometimes contain both, a simple construction where both aim for the same purpose is redundant. Choose one clear structure.
  • ✗ Redundant: {为了让你看清楚，我把字调大了以便你看清楚。}
  • ✓ Correct: 为了让你看清楚，我把字调大了。( Wèile ràng nǐ kàn qīngchu, wǒ bǎ zì tiáo dà le.)
  • ✓ Correct: 我把字调大了，以便你看清楚。( Wǒ bǎ zì tiáo dà le, yǐbiàn nǐ kàn qīngchu.)

Real Conversations

To understand how 以便(yǐbiàn) functions in the real world, let's look at examples from common formal and semi-formal contexts. These are not textbook sentences but reflect modern, professional Chinese usage.

1. Internal Company Announcement (via a messaging app like DingTalk or WeChat Work)

@全体员工：大家好，IT部门计划于本周六凌晨2点至4点对服务器进行维护升级。届时公司内网及所有系统将暂停服务。请大家提前保存好工作文件，以便顺利完成升级工作并避免数据丢失。感谢理解与配合。

- Pinyin: @quántǐ yuángōng: Dàjiā hǎo, IT bùmén jìhuà yú běn zhōu liù língchén 2 diǎn zhì 4 diǎn duì fúwùqì jìnxíng wéihù shēngjí. Jièshí gōngsī nèiwǎng jí suǒyǒu xìtǒng jiāng zàntíng fúwù. Qǐng dàjiā tíqián bǎocún hǎo gōngzuò wénjiàn, yǐbiàn shùnlì wánchéng shēngjí gōngzuò bìng bìmiǎn shùjù diūshī. Gǎnxiè lǐjiě yǔ pèihé.

- Context & Analysis: This is a classic use case. An action is announced (server maintenance), and employees are given an instruction (save your files). The 以便(yǐbiàn) clause explains the dual purpose of this instruction: to facilitate a smooth upgrade and to prevent data loss. The tone is formal, clear, and action-oriented.

2. UI/UX Writing in a Travel App

(Popup notification after booking a flight)

您的电子机票已生成。我们建议您将其添加至手机钱包或下载PDF版本，以便在机场快速办理值机和安检手续。

- Pinyin: Nín de diànzǐ jīpiào yǐ shēngchéng. Wǒmen jiànyì nín jiāng qí tiānjiā zhì shǒujī qiánbāo huò xiàzài PDF bǎnběn, yǐbiàn zài jīchǎng kuàisù bànlǐ zhíjī hé ānjiǎn shǒuxù.

- Context & Analysis: The app has performed an action (generated a ticket) and now suggests another (save it). The 以便(yǐbiàn) clause gives the user a clear, compelling reason to follow the suggestion: it will facilitate a faster process at the airport. This is helpful, user-centric language where 以便 shines.

3. Formal Email to a Professor or Supervisor

`尊敬的李教授：

您好！附件是我的论文初稿，题为《……》。恳请您审阅并提出宝贵意见。我已在文中用高亮标出了几个尚存疑问之处，以便您能更有针对性地指导。

祝好！

[Your Name]`

- Pinyin: Zūnjìng de Lǐ jiàoshòu: Nín hǎo! Fùjiàn shì wǒ de lùnwén chūgǎo, tí wèi '...'. Kěnqǐng nín shěnyuè bìng tíchū bǎoguì yìjiàn. Wǒ yǐ zài wénzhōng yòng gāoliàng biāochūle jǐ gè shàng cún yíwèn zhī chù, yǐbiàn nín néng gèng yǒu zhēnduì xìng de zhǐdǎo.

- Context & Analysis: The student has taken a preparatory action (highlighting points of confusion) for the explicit purpose of making the professor's job easier and more focused. This demonstrates forethought and respect for the professor's time, making the communication more effective. It shows the subject of the purpose clause ('you,' the professor) is different from the subject of the action clause ('I,' the student).

Quick FAQ

Q: Can I shorten 以便(yǐbiàn) to just 以(yǐ) or 便(biàn)?

No. In this grammatical structure, 以便(yǐbiàn) is a fixed, inseparable two-character conjunction. While 以(yǐ) on its own can mean 'in order to' in some highly formal or classical Chinese phrases (e.g., 以示警戒(yǐ shì jǐngjiè) - 'in order to show a warning'), it cannot replace 以便(yǐbiàn) in modern usage. Similarly, 便(biàn) has its own meanings ('convenient,' 'then') but cannot stand in for the full conjunction. You must use the complete yǐbiàn.

Q: What's the most common casual or spoken equivalent?

The best colloquial alternative is 好让(hǎo ràng). It serves almost the same function of linking an action to a purpose but operates in a completely informal register. You would use it with friends, family, and in everyday situations. For example: 你早点睡，好让明天有精神。( Nǐ zǎodiǎn shuì, hǎo ràng míngtiān yǒu jīngshén.) (Go to bed earlier, so that you have energy tomorrow.) Using 以便(yǐbiàn) here would be extremely unnatural.

Q: What is the exact difference between 以便(yǐbiàn) and 方便(fāngbiàn)?

This is a key distinction. 以便(yǐbiàn) is a conjunction that introduces a purpose clause ('so that'). 方便(fāngbiàn) is primarily an adjective meaning 'convenient,' though it can sometimes be used as a verb. An action is taken 以便(yǐbiàn) something can happen; that 'something' might be 方便(fāngbiàn) (convenient). They often appear in the same sentence but play different grammatical roles.

  • Example: 我们开通了在线客服，以便客户在遇到问题时方便咨询。( Wǒmen kāitōngle zàixiàn kèfú, yǐbiàn kèhù zài yù dào wèntí shí fāngbiàn zīxún.) (We launched online customer service [conjunction: so that] it is [adjective: convenient] for customers to inquire when they encounter problems.)
Q: Does using 以便(yǐbiàn) guarantee that the purpose will be achieved?

Not necessarily. 以便(yǐbiàn) expresses the intended purpose behind an action, not the guaranteed outcome. It describes the logical plan. If you send a file 以便(yǐbiàn) a colleague can review it, you have fulfilled your part of the plan. Whether your colleague actually reviews it is a separate matter. The grammar is concerned with the intent and facilitation, not the final result.

Structure of Purpose Clauses

Part 1 (Action) Connector Part 2 (Purpose)
请发给我
以便
我审阅
请提前告知
以便
我们准备
请留下地址
以便
我们寄送
请保持安静
以便
大家休息
请更新软件
以便
系统运行
请确认时间
以便
安排会议

Meanings

A formal conjunction used to indicate that the first action is performed for the purpose of achieving the second action.

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Formal Purpose

To facilitate or enable a subsequent action.

“请提前预约，以便我们为您安排座位。”

“我们需要开会讨论，以便达成共识。”

Reference Table

Reference table for Formal Purpose: 'So that' with 以便 (yǐbiàn)
Form Structure Example
Affirmative
Action + 以便 + Goal
请发给我，以便处理。
Subject-Included
Action + 以便 + Subject + Goal
请发给我，以便我处理。
Formal
Action + 以便 + Goal
请确认，以便安排。

Formality Spectrum

Formal
请发送文件，以便我审阅。

请发送文件，以便我审阅。 (Work email)

Neutral
请发文件给我，我好看看。

请发文件给我，我好看看。 (Work email)

Informal
把文件发我一下。

把文件发我一下。 (Work email)

Slang
文件甩我。

文件甩我。 (Work email)

Purpose Connector Map

以便

Usage

  • Formal Formal
  • Business Business
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Examples by Level

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请给我发邮件，以便联系。

Please email me so we can connect.

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请把门打开，以便大家进来。

Please open the door so everyone can come in.

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请提前提交报告，以便我们审阅。

Please submit the report early so we can review it.

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我们将更新系统，以便用户有更好的体验。

We will update the system so users have a better experience.

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请详细说明您的需求，以便我们提供精准的方案。

Please detail your requirements so we can provide an accurate solution.

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建议设立专门的沟通渠道，以便各部门协调工作。

It is suggested to set up a dedicated channel so departments can coordinate work.

Easily Confused

Formal Purpose: 'So that' with 以便 (yǐbiàn) vs 为了 vs 以便

Both mean 'for' or 'so that'.

Common Mistakes

✗

我想去以便买东西

✓

我想去为了买东西

以便 is for facilitation, not personal desire.
✗

以便我吃饭

✓

为了我吃饭

Cannot use 以便 for simple personal actions.
✗

以便去学校

✓

为了去学校

Not for movement goals.
✗

以便看电影

✓

为了看电影

Not for entertainment.
✗

我学习以便好玩

✓

我学习为了好玩

Facilitation is missing.
✗

以便睡觉

✓

为了睡觉

No facilitation involved.
✗

以便买衣服

✓

为了买衣服

Personal goal.
✗

以便我开心

✓

为了我开心

Facilitation is not emotional.
✗

以便去旅游

✓

为了去旅游

Not a facilitation task.
✗

以便喝水

✓

为了喝水

Simple need.
✗

以便我喜欢

✓

为了我喜欢

Preference is not a facilitation.
✗

以便运动

✓

为了运动

Personal activity.
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以便休息

✓

为了休息

Personal need.

Sentence Patterns

请___，以便___。

Real World Usage

Business Email constant

请查收，以便处理。

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Use for facilitation

Only use it when the first action makes the second easier.

Smart Tips

Use 以便 to sound professional.

我发给你，你看看。 → 我发给你，以便你审阅。

Pronunciation

yǐ-biàn

Tones

yǐ (3rd) biàn (4th). Keep the 3rd tone low.

Falling

以便↘

Finality in a formal sentence.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of '以便' as 'E-bian' (Easy-bian) — it makes things easy.

Visual Association

Imagine a bridge connecting two islands. The bridge is labeled '以便'. One side is 'Action', the other is 'Goal'.

Rhyme

Use 以便 to make it clear, the purpose is what we hold dear.

Story

Mr. Wang works in an office. He sends a file to his boss. He uses '以便' to show that sending the file makes the boss's job easier. His boss is happy because the communication is clear.

Word Web

为了以便目的方便结果准备

Challenge

Write three sentences using '以便' related to your daily work or studies.

Cultural Notes

Used heavily in government and corporate settings.

Derived from '以' (to use) and '便' (convenient).

Conversation Starters

“

你为什么发这个文件？

Journal Prompts

Describe a work task you did today using '以便'.

Common Mistakes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

请发给我，___我审阅。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 以便
Facilitation requires 以便.

Score: /1

Practice Exercises

1 exercises
Fill in the blank.

请发给我，___我审阅。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 以便
Facilitation requires 以便.

Score: /1

Practice Bank

10 exercises
Reorder the words to form a correct sentence. Sentence Reorder

[以便, 查阅, 请, 留下, 邮箱, 我们]

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 请留下邮箱以便我们查阅
Translate this sentence into Chinese using '以便'. Translation

Please turn on Bluetooth so that you can connect to the speaker.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 请开启蓝牙，以便连接音箱。
Choose the most professional word to fill the blank. Fill in the Blank

{我们需要|wǒmen xūyào} {更多|gèngduō} {数据|shùjù}，_______ {优化|yōuhuà} {算法|suànfǎ}。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 以便
Match the action with its purpose using '以便'. Match Pairs

Match the two parts of the sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: all_matched
Correct the placement of '以便'. Error Correction

{以便|yǐbiàn} {大家|dàjiā} {理解|lǐjiě}，{我|wǒ} {再|zài} {解释|jiěshì} {一|yī} {遍|biàn}。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 我再解释一遍，以便大家理解。
Which tone is '以便'? Multiple Choice

In what situation would you most likely use '以便'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A formal announcement on a subway.
Fill in the blank. Fill in the Blank

{请|qǐng} {输入|shūrù} {验证码|yànzhèngmǎ}，_______ {完成|wánchéng} {注册|zhùcè}。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 以便
Reorder: [以便, 保持, 环境, 垃圾, 扔进, 卫生, 请把, 垃圾桶] Sentence Reorder

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 请把垃圾扔进垃圾桶，以便保持环境卫生。
Translate: 'Review the notes to pass the exam.' (Formal style) Translation

Review the notes so as to pass the exam.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 复习笔记，以便通过考试。
Select the sentence that sounds like a professional app notification. Multiple Choice

Which one sounds like a real app?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 开启通知，以便获取最新资讯。

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

para que

Spanish uses subjunctive.

French high

afin que

French uses subjunctive.

German high

damit

German uses verb-final.

Japanese moderate

ために

Japanese is SOV.

Arabic moderate

لكي

Arabic uses VSO.

Chinese high

为了

以便 is more formal.

Learning Path

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