得以

dé yǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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unable

Inability to achieve something

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so that

Indicates purpose, often with a method

Connects cause and effect, meaning 'thus'

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to be capable of

General ability

得以 is a formal, written expression and is not used to ask for permission; use 可以 in spoken or permissive contexts.

Almost exclusively found in formal writing, official statements, or news reports; avoid in casual conversation.

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通过努力，他得以实现梦想。

Through hard work, he was able to realize his dream.

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to use

to obtain

structural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc

to have to