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Using 以...为... ("yi3... wei2...")

以 yǐ A wéi B

Sentence patterns
HSK 5

Structure

以 + A + 为 + B

Definition

"以...为..."是一个固定结构，表示"把...当作..."或"认为...是..."。其中"以"后面接被当作或认为的对象，"为"后面接身份、地位、性质等。常用于表达观点、评价或建立关系。

"以...为..." is a fixed pattern meaning "to take ... as ..." or "to consider ... as ...". "以" is followed by the object being treated or regarded, and "为" is followed by the status, role, or attribute. It is often used to express opinions, evaluations, or to establish relationships.

Usage

一般结构为"以A为B"，其中A是具体的人、事物、概念等，B是A所具有或被认为具有的某种属性、身份或作用。这个结构可以表示主观判断、客观认定或行为准则。常在书面语或正式场合中使用。

The general structure is "以A为B", where A is a specific person, thing, or concept, and B is some attribute, identity, or function that A possesses or is considered to possess. This pattern can express subjective judgment, objective determination, or codes of conduct. It is often used in written or formal contexts.

Examples

  • 1 我们要以安全为首要任务。 (We must take safety as the primary task.)
  • 2 他以帮助他人为乐。 (He takes pleasure in helping others.)
  • 3 这个公司以诚信为经营理念。 (This company takes integrity as its business philosophy.)
  • 4 我们应该以科学为依据做出决定。 (We should make decisions based on science.)
  • 5 她以优异的成绩毕业于北京大学。 (She graduated from Peking University with excellent grades.)
  • 6 在古代，人们以农耕为生。 (In ancient times, people lived by farming.)

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