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    Expressing 'so that' with 便 (biàn)

    Purpose & Reason
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Action + 以便 + Purpose Clause

    Explanation

    便 (biàn) means 'so that' or 'so as to' and is used to indicate a convenient or intended result of a preceding action. It often pairs with 以 to form 以便, a formal way to express purpose.

    Examples

    • 请早点出发，以便准时到达。

      qǐng zǎo diǎn chūfā, yǐbiàn zhǔnshí dàodá.

      Please leave early so as to arrive on time.

    • 他提前做了笔记，便于复习。

      tā tíqián zuò le bǐjì, biànyú fùxí.

      He took notes in advance to make reviewing easier.

    • 我把地址发给你，以便你能找到。

      wǒ bǎ dìzhǐ fā gěi nǐ, yǐbiàn nǐ néng zhǎodào.

      I'll send you the address so that you can find it.

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