jiè​cǐ

by means of this

jiè​cǐ by means of this

  1. to use as a pretext
    to make use of; to take advantage of an opportunity; to use as an excuse or pretext
  2. determiner
    this
    this; these; (literary) the thing or person nearby, similar to zhè

jiè​cǐ thereby

  1. to make use of
    to take advantage of an opportunity or situation; to avail oneself of; to rely on
  2. determiner
    this
    this; these; (literary) the thing or person nearby, similar to zhè