以免(yǐmiǎn)
In Order To Avoid / Lest
Structure Pattern
Explanation
以免 (yǐmiǎn) means "in order to avoid" or "lest." It introduces a negative consequence that the preceding action aims to prevent. Structure: Do A, 以免 [bad thing happens]. More formal than 免得 (miǎnde).
Example Sentences
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Zǎo diǎn chūfā, yǐmiǎn chídào.
Leave early to avoid being late.
Qǐng dài shàng yǔsǎn, yǐmiǎn lín yǔ.
Please bring an umbrella to avoid getting rained on.
Duō fùxí jǐ biàn, yǐmiǎn kǎoshì shí wàngjì.
Review a few more times to avoid forgetting during the exam.
Bǎ dìzhǐ jì xiàlái, yǐmiǎn zhǎo bú dào.
Write down the address so you don't get lost.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
以免迟到，我早点出发。
Correct Usage
我早点出发，以免迟到。
以免 must follow the precautionary action, not precede it. The structure is: [action] + 以免 + [undesirable consequence].
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