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得以

dé yǐ
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to be able to; thus can

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
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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

以
yǐ

to use

得
dé

to obtain

得
de

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