以免 — so as not to
so as not to, to avoid
How to pronounce it
以免 is read yǐ miǎn: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
Two third tones in a row: the first one is said as a second tone, but it is still written as a third.
How to write it
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “以免”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 以免. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 请把密码记下来，以免忘记。qǐngbǎmìmǎjìxiàlai,yǐmiǎnwàngjìWrite down your password so you don't forget it.
- 路上小心以免发生意外lùshangxiǎoxīn,yǐmiǎnfāshēngyìwàiBe careful on the road, so nothing happens.
- 凡是会员，都可以免费停车。fánshìhuìyuán,dōukěyǐmiǎnfèitíngchēAll club members can park for free.
- 夜间请不要大声说话，以免影响邻居休息。yèjiānqǐngbúyàodàshēngshuōhuà,yǐmiǎnyǐngxiǎnglínjūxiūxiPlease don't talk loudly at night, so as not to disturb the neighbors' rest.
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Frequently asked questions
What does 以免 mean?
以免 (yǐmiǎn) means “so as not to, to avoid”.
How do you write 以免?
以免 is 2 characters: 以 (yǐ) — by means of; 免 (miǎn) — spare, exempt. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 以免?
以免 is read yǐmiǎn. Tones: yǐ — third tone, miǎn — third tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“so as not to” in the lesson “So that, and so as not to”
This word is from the topic “Connectors and particles” of HSK 6. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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