旖
use; because; in order to
Meanings
7 senses · 18 examplespreposition
with; by means of; using
Indicates the instrument, method, or means by which an action is performed.
Persuade others through reason.
Set an example with one's own conduct.
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Defeat the many with the few.
preposition
according to; in accordance with; by
Indicates a standard, basis, or sequence being followed.
In proper order or sequence.
Arranged by phonetic order.
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In chronological order.
preposition
because of; due to; on account of
literaryIndicates the reason or cause. Often used in literary or formal written contexts.
Not to be pleased by external gains, nor saddened by personal losses.
How did this come about?
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Not to reject an opinion because of the person who offers it.
conjunction
in order to; so as to; for the purpose of
Connects the preceding clause to a following purpose or goal. Equivalent to '来' in modern Chinese.
In order to broaden one's horizons.
To wait for the right opportunity.
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To prepare for unexpected needs.
preposition
at; in (indicating time)
formalUsed in formal or written language to indicate a point in time.
The People's Republic of China was established in 1949.
Beginning with winter.
conjunction
and; as well as (connecting parallel adjectives, equivalent to 而)
literaryUsed in literary Chinese to connect parallel descriptive adjectives.
The city walls are high and thick.
The land is vast and deep.
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The mountains are high and steep.
noun
(a surname)
The surname is Yi.