以便 yǐbiàn

以便（yǐbiàn）means “in order to / so that (it will be convenient to) — introduces a purpose (written)”. 以便 introduces a POSITIVE purpose: do A so that B (a desired, convenient result) can happen. Formation: 分句1 + 以便 + 目的（多用于书面）

in order to / so that (it will be convenient to) — introduces a purpose (written)

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Formation

分句1 + 以便 + 目的（多用于书面）

Explanation

以便 introduces a POSITIVE purpose: do A so that B (a desired, convenient result) can happen. Contrast with 以免, which avoids a bad result. 以便 is formal and common in notices and formal writing. Structure: 'do A, 以便 B'.

Examples

请留下电话，以便联系。
qǐng liúxià diànhuà, yǐbiàn liánxì.
Please leave your phone number so we can contact you.
请写清地址，以便寄送。
qǐng xiě qīng dìzhǐ, yǐbiàn jìsòng.
Please write the address clearly so it can be delivered.

Note

以便 → good purpose; 以免 → bad result to avoid. Don't mix them up.

FAQ

以便 — what does it mean and how is it used?

in order to / so that (it will be convenient to) — introduces a purpose (written). 以便 introduces a POSITIVE purpose: do A so that B (a desired, convenient result) can happen. Contrast with 以免, which avoids a bad result. 以便 is formal and common in notices and formal writing. Structure: 'do A, 以便 B'.

以便 — how do you form it?

分句1 + 以便 + 目的（多用于书面）

以便 — any usage notes?

以便 → good purpose; 以免 → bad result to avoid. Don't mix them up.

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