so that; in order to (conj.)
HSK 6
Traditional
以便 (unaltered)
Radicals
Stroke order
Phonetically similar words
一边 yī biān - on the one hand … (adv.) | HSK 3
Examples
我们提前安排好，以便顺利完成项目。 wǒmen tíqián ānpái hǎo, yǐbiàn shùnlì wánchéng xiàngmù. - We made arrangements in advance so that the project could be completed smoothly.
请尽快发送文件，以便我们及时处理。 qǐng jǐnkuài fāsòng wénjiàn, yǐbiàn wǒmen jíshí chǔlǐ. - Please send the files as soon as possible so that we can handle them promptly.
她买了一些书籍，以便提高自己的知识水平。 tā mǎi le yīxiē shūjí, yǐbiàn tígāo zìjǐ de zhīshì shuǐpíng. - She bought some books in order to improve her knowledge.
请提供详细信息，以便我们准备报告。 qǐng tígōng xiángxì xìnxī, yǐbiàn wǒmen zhǔnbèi bàogào. - Please provide detailed information so that we can prepare the report.
他们定期检查设备，以便确保安全。 tāmen dìngqī jiǎnchá shèbèi, yǐbiàn quèbǎo ānquán. - They regularly inspect the equipment to ensure safety.
Characters
以 yǐ - using because of; so as to | HSK 4
便 biàn - convenience; excrement or urine; relieve oneself | HSK 5