以
Meaning:
according to; so as to; because of; then
HSK 3
Frequency:
#202
Pinyin:
yǐ
Strokes:
4
Radical:
人
How to Write 以 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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4
About "以" in Chinese
The Chinese character 以 (yǐ) means "according to; so as to; because of; then". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 以 include: 乘以, 予以, 以上.
📚 Words and Phrases with 以
Common words containing this character
乘以
(math.) multiplied with
HSK 2
予以
to give
HSK 2
以上
that level or higher; that amount or more
HSK 2
以下
that level or lower
HSK 2
何以
(literary) why
HSK 2
借以
so as to
HSK 2
冠以
to label
HSK 2
加以
in addition
HSK 2
报以
to give in return
HSK 2
委以
(literary) to entrust with (a task); to appoint to (a role)
HSK 2
💬 Example Sentences with 以
See how "以" is used in context
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可以吗？
Is it okay?
2
所以我来了。
So I came.
3
以前我在这里。
I was here before.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "以"?
- The pinyin is yǐ
- How many strokes does "以" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "以" mean?
- according to; so as to; because of; then
- What is the radical of "以"?
- The radical is "人"