so as not to; so as to avoid (conj.)
HSK 6
Traditional
免得 (unaltered)
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Examples
早点出门，免得迟到。 Zǎodiǎn chūmén, miǎnde chídào. - Leave early to avoid being late.
你应该带伞，免得下雨。 Nǐ yīnggāi dài sǎn, miǎnde xiàyǔ. - You should take an umbrella to avoid getting wet if it rains.
把窗户关上，免得进灰尘。 Bǎ chuānghù guān shàng, miǎnde jìn huīchén. - Close the window to prevent dust from coming in.
备好水，免得口渴。 Bèi hǎo shuǐ, miǎnde kǒu kě. - Prepare water to avoid being thirsty.
请提前通知，免得大家措手不及。 Qǐng tíqián tōngzhī, miǎnde dàjiā cuòshǒubùjí. - Please notify in advance to avoid catching everyone off guard.
Characters
得 de - [particle to connect verb to adverb] | HSK 2
得 de - feel | HSK 4
免 miǎn - exempt, free sb from; dismiss from a post; avoid, escape; forbid |