Definition
用以 is a formal verb meaning 'to use in order to' or 'so as to'. It combines 用 and 以 into a single literary unit. You'll encounter it in official documents, news, and academic writing rather than casual conversation. It is placed directly before a verb phrase to express purpose, or less commonly before an object + verb phrase. For example: 用以改善生活 (to use to improve life).
v.
to use in order toso as to (formal/written)
Examples
- ，用以。Tā měitiān gōngzuò dào hěn wǎn, yòng yǐ yǎngjiā húkǒu.He works until very late every day in order to support his family.
- 用以。Zhèngfǔ chūtái xīn zhèngcè yòng yǐ gǎishàn mínshēng.The government introduced new policies to improve people's livelihoods.
- 用以。Gōngsī cǎiyòng xiānjìn jìshù yòng yǐ tígāo jìngzhēnglì.The company adopts advanced technology to enhance its competitiveness.
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