以便 yǐbiàn

1. In order that (so as to)

These meanings come from the same dictionary that powers the Chinese to Pinyin translator and the Chinese to English translator, so a whole sentence containing 以便 will read it the same way this page does.

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

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These are also written yibian without tone marks. Tones and context are what keep them apart — which is why the tone is part of the word, not an accent on it.

Train the difference in the Tone Trainer or the Similar Sounds Quiz.

What does 以便 mean in English?

以便 is pronounced yǐbiàn and means In order that (so as to).

How do you pronounce 以便?

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

What are the characters in 以便?

以便 is written with 2 characters: 以 (yǐ) Use (by - for - within - because - in order to), 便 (biàn / pián) Convenient (simple - excrete); Cheap (fat). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 以便 an HSK word?

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