yǐ miǎn

Translation

  • in order to avoid
  • so as not to

Synonyms

Examples

  • 我可以免费获取一份注册表格。
    I am able to obtain a registration form for free.
  • 她匆忙赶去车站,以免错过火车。
    She hurried to the station so as not to miss the train.
  • 我不敢探查得太深, 以免发现可怕的事实。
    I dare not probe too deeply, lest I uncover the awful truth!
  • 中国政府控制了网络,以免让人民知道六四事件的真相。
    The Chinese government controlled the internet to prevent the people from knowing the truth of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.
  • 友情提示:请留意您需要换乘线路的首末班时间,以免耽误您的出行。
    Friendly Reminder: Please keep in mind the closing time of the line you need to switch to, so as to avoid delays in your trip.
Chinese Tones