Definition
以期 is a formal/literary verb meaning 'in order to achieve' or 'with the expectation of'. You'll see it in official documents, news, and written plans. The pattern is: action + 以期 + goal (often with 能/可以). It carries a deliberate, forward-looking tone — not simply 'wait' but 'do something hoping that X will result'.
v.
(formal, verb) in order to achievewith the aim ofhoping to
Examples
- 以期。Gōngsī zhìdìng xīn jìhuà yǐ jī tígāo xiàolǜ.The company devised a new plan in order to improve efficiency.
- 以期。Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ duō xiàng cuòshī yǐ jī wěndìng wùjià.The government adopted multiple measures with the aim of stabilizing prices.
- 以期。Xuéshēng nǔlì xuéxí yǐ jī kǎoqǔ lǐxiǎng dàxué.Students study hard hoping to be admitted to their ideal university.
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