so that; in order to; for the purpose of
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesconjunction
so that; in order to; for the convenience of
formalUsed to introduce a clause expressing purpose or convenience. It is placed at the beginning of the second clause, which describes an action taken to facilitate the purpose stated earlier or implied. It is common in written and formal contexts but can appear in structured speech.
Qǐng请
zài在
xìn信
fēng封
shàng上
xiě写
qīng清
yóu邮
zhèng政
biān编
mǎ码
，
yǐ以
biàn便
xùn迅
sù速
tóu投
dì递
。
Please write the postal code clearly on the envelope so that it can be delivered quickly.
Qǐng请
tí提
qián前
zhǔn准
bèi备
hǎo好
cái材
liào料
，
yǐ以
biàn便
huì会
yì议
shùn顺
lì利
jìn进
xíng行
。
Please prepare the materials in advance so that the meeting can proceed smoothly.
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Tā他
tí提
qián前
yī一
xiǎo小
shí时
chū出
mén门
，
yǐ以
biàn便
bì避
kāi开
jiāo交
tōng通
gāo高
fēng峰
。
He left home an hour early in order to avoid rush hour traffic.
Gōng公
sī司
gēng更
xīn新
le了
xì系
tǒng统
，
yǐ以
biàn便
yuán员
gōng工
néng能
gèng更
gāo高
xiào效
dì地
gōng工
zuò作
。
The company updated the system so that employees can work more efficiently.