to use; by means of; according to

Character data

HSK 2
Frequency 23rd character
Radical ⼈ (9.3)
Strokes 4
Index # 182

Definitions

以 yǐ
  1. 1. to use
  2. 2. by means of
  3. 3. according to
  4. 4. in order to
  5. 5. because of
  6. 6. at (a certain date or place)
  7. 7. abbr. for Israel yǐ sè liè

Stroke order

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Words containing 以

Word Meaning
to lower one's guard; treat sth lightly
to depend on; to rely on
(math.) divided by
to regard it as an honor (idiom)
so; therefore; thus
to the east of (suffix)
tens of thousands; numerous
to set an example (idiom); to serve as a model
ever since a long time ago
to bathe one's face in tears (idiom)
to disapprove; not to accept as correct (idiom); to object
to get carried away; to forget oneself
to fight fire with fire; to fight evil with evil
to scoff at; to snort disdainfully; to turn up one's nose
to knowingly violate the law; to challenge the law (idiom)
in the extreme (idiom); incapable of further increase
to be left speechless; unable to respond
since ancient times
study for practical applications; to study sth to apply it
the reason why
to pursue unremittingly (idiom); to persevere
mutual help in humble circumstances
as a warning to others
hoping to; in order to; attempting to
to give in return