以为

yǐwéi

to think wrongly; to assume

Dictionary entry

to think; to believe (often with the implication that the belief is mistaken - unless referring to one's own current belief)

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See it in sentences

我以为你会来。

Wǒ yǐwéi nǐ huì lái.

English

I thought you would come.

我以为今天是星期五。

Wǒ yǐwéi jīntiān shì xīngqī wǔ.

English

I thought today was Friday.

Goes with

  • 我以为I thought
  • 还以为mistakenly thought
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