Definitions
- 1. in order to avoid
- 2. so as not to
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Common mistakes
以免 is a conjunction that introduces a clause; it cannot be directly followed by a noun or verb phrase. You must state the action to avoid after it, e.g., 请小声说话，以免打扰别人。
Example Sentences
1 shown出门带伞， 以免 下雨淋湿。
Take an umbrella when you go out to avoid getting wet from the rain.
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