得以

dé yǐ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to be able to; thus can

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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无法

wú fǎ

unable

Inability to achieve something

Related words

2 items

以便

yǐ biàn

so that

Indicates purpose, often with a method

从而

cóng ér

thereby; thus

Connects cause and effect, meaning 'thus'

Synonyms

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能够

néng gòu

to be capable of

General ability

Usage notes

Common mistakes

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

Formality

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

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 8 min

Enabled Results with 得以

Use 得以 for formal sentences about enabled outcomes and preserved opportunities.

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Example Sentences

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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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Child Words of 得以

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

得

děi

to have to

得以