免得

免得 miǎnde

So as to avoid

免得 in a sentence HSK 6 miande

What 免得 means

  1. So as to avoid

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免得 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

免
miǎn
Avoid (exempt - be not allowed - prevent)
得
dé / děi / de
Get; Have to (need)

How to write 免得

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免得 in a sentence

早点出发,免得路上堵车。
Zǎodiǎn chūfā, miǎnde lù shang dǔchē.
Set off early so as to avoid traffic on the way.
把话说清楚,免得产生误会。
Bǎ huà shuō qīngchu, miǎnde chǎnshēng wùhuì.
Say it clearly so as to avoid misunderstanding.

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Questions about 免得

What does 免得 mean in English?

免得 is pronounced miǎnde and means So as to avoid.

How do you pronounce 免得?

免得 is miǎnde in pinyin — written miande without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 免得?

免得 is written with 2 characters: 免 (miǎn) Avoid (exempt - be not allowed - prevent), 得 (dé / děi / de) Get; Have to (need). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 免得 an HSK word?

Yes — 免得 is on the official HSK 6 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 6 page.

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