Verb phrasesHSK 6
Facilitating an outcome with 以便
以便 is a formal conjunction meaning 'so that' or 'in order to'. It links an action to its intended outcome, and is often followed by 能 to emphasize the ability to achieve the outcome. Remember to place it after the action and before the outcome clause.
Structure
Subj. + Action + 以便 + (能 +) Outcome
能 is optional and often used to emphasize ability.
Examples
- 我们很早就去了机场，以便能赶上最早的飞机。Wǒmen hěn zǎo jiù qù le jīchǎng, yǐbiàn néng gǎnshàng zuì zǎo de fēijī.We got to the airport very early so we could make the earliest flight.
- 我国提倡垃圾分类，以便回收再利用。Wǒguó tíchàng lājī fēnlèi, yǐbiàn huíshōu zài lìyòng.My country advocates garbage sorting to help with reuse and recycling.
- 老师减慢了语速，以便学生能听懂。Lǎoshī jiǎnmàn le yǔsù, yǐbiàn xuéshēng néng tīngdǒng.The teacher slowed down her rate of speech so that the students could understand her.
- 他选择了一个简单的工作，以便下班以后可以陪孩子。Tā xuǎnzé le yī gè jiǎndān de gōngzuò, yǐbiàn xiàbān yǐhòu kěyǐ péi háizi.He chose a simple job so that he can spend more time with the children after work.
- 你为什么不往前一点，以便看得更清楚些？Nǐ wèishénme bù wǎng qián yīdiǎn, yǐbiàn kàn de gèng qīngchu xiē?Why didn't you move forward a little to get a somewhat clearer view?