- 可以 kěyǐ canto have permission, the possibility, or the ability to do something
- 所以 suǒyǐ thereforeindicates a result, consequence, or conclusion
- 以为 yǐwéi thinkto think or believe (often implying a mistaken belief)
- 以及 yǐjí andand; as well as
- 以前 yǐqián formerlyin the past; previously
- 以上 yǐshàng and abovethat level or higher; that amount or more (often inclusive)
- 以后 yǐhòu in the futurefrom now on or at a later time relative to the present
- 以来 yǐlái sincesince (a previous event)
- 以下 yǐxià belowthat level or lower; that amount or less
- 难以 nányǐ hard tohard to (predict, imagine etc)
- 难以置信 nányǐzhìxìn incrediblehard to believe; incredible
- 以色列 Yǐsèliè Israel
- 以往 yǐwǎng formerlyin the past; formerly
- 予以 yǔyǐ applyto impose or inflict a specific measure, treatment, or punishment
- 之所以 zhīsuǒyǐ reason whythe reason why (used after a noun or pronoun and before a predicate, typically followed by a clause explaining the cause)
- 以外 yǐwài apart fromother than, except for, or in addition to a specified group or item
- 加以 jiāyǐ applyused before a disyllabic verb to indicate that the action is applied to something or someone previously mentioned; to give or bestow (support, consideration, etc.)
- 得以 déyǐ able toto be able to; to manage to; to finally be in a position to do something
- 以便 yǐbiàn so thatused to express a purpose or to facilitate a result; in order to; so as to
- 以此 yǐcǐ with thisusing this as a basis, tool, or means
- 足以 zúyǐ sufficientenough to; sufficient to
- 以内 yǐnèi less thannot exceeding a specific numerical value, quantity, or limit
- 何以 héyǐ whyfor what reason; why
- 以免 yǐmiǎn avoidin order to avoid; so as not to; lest
- 有史以来 yǒushǐyǐlái eversince the beginning of history
- 以防万一 yǐfángwànyī just in caseto guard against the unexpected or any eventualities
- 以致 yǐzhì consequentlyto such an extent as to; so as to result in (often used for an undesirable outcome)
- 以至于 yǐzhìyú to the extentexpressing a result or degree reached; so much so that
- 以人为本 yǐrénwéiběn people-orientedpeople-oriented; prioritizing human needs and interests
- 处以 chǔyǐ impose a penaltyto impose a certain form of punishment or penalty on someone
- 以至 yǐzhì to the extentto such an extent as to; so... that...
- 全力以赴 quánlìyǐfù striveto make an all-out effort; to do at all costs
- 用以 yòngyǐ in order toin order to; so as to; used for the purpose of
- 自以为是 zìyǐwéishì self-righteousto believe oneself to be always right and behave in an opinionated or dogmatic manner
- 以防 yǐfáng preventused as a conjunction meaning so as to avoid or prevent a negative outcome
- 梦寐以求 mèngmèiyǐqiú long forto yearn for something intensely, even in one's sleep; to desire something one has long wanted
- 以求 yǐqiú in order toin order to; so as to
- 不以为然 bùyǐwéirán disapproveto not accept as correct; to object or take exception to
- 致以 zhìyǐ expressto formally express or convey (greetings, gratitude, or respects)
- 拭目以待 shìmùyǐdài wait and seeto wipe one's eyes and wait; to wait and see
- 从此以后 cóngcǐyǐhòu from then onfrom this time on; henceforth or thereafter, marking a transition point in time.
- 绳之以法 shéngzhīyǐfǎ bring to justiceto punish a criminal according to the law; to bring to justice
- 持之以恒 chízhīyǐhéng persevereto pursue unremittingly; to persevere
- 以牙还牙 yǐyáhuányá retaliationA tooth for a tooth; retaliation in kind.
- 给以 gěiyǐ giveto give or grant, typically used with abstract nouns such as help, support, or attention
- 难以忍受 nányǐrěnshòu unbearablehard to endure or tolerate
- 自古以来 zìgǔyǐlái since antiquitysince ancient times
- 如愿以偿 rúyuànyǐcháng fulfilledto have one's wish fulfilled
- 难以启齿 nányǐqǐchǐ too embarrassedto find it hard or embarrassing to speak about something, often due to shame or sensitivity
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH