Complex Phrases of Purpose - ……、以……
目的复句 — ……、以……
The purpose phrases (Purpose Clauses) express intention: 为了…(而)… / 以便… / 好…(就)…
Elements
……以……
How to use it
- For 以, take a model phrase like 他以优异的成绩毕业了。 (He graduated with excellent results.) and replace only the variable information.
- Copy a model phrase (他以优异的成绩毕业了。) and replace the subject/object/time while keeping the same structure.
- After substitution, verify that 了 / 不 / 没 / 吗 remain coherent with the sense and time of the sentence.
- Context: especially in explanation and argumentation.
Examples
他以优异的成绩毕业了。
Tā yǐ yōuyì de chéngjì bìyè le.
He obtained his diploma with excellent results.
以上就是今天会议的主要内容。
Yǐshàng jiùshì jīntiān huìyì de zhǔyào nèiróng.
Here is the main content of today's meeting.
我们应该以事实为依据。
Wǒmen yīnggāi yǐ shìshí wéi yījù.
We must base ourselves on facts.
Common mistakes
- Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
- Use a complete sentence to validate the structure in a real context.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. 他____优异的成绩毕业了。
(He obtained his diploma with excellent results.)
2. ____上就是今天会议的主要内容。
(Here is the main content of today's meeting.)
3. 我们应该____事实为依据。
(We must base ourselves on facts.)