免得

miǎnde

so as not to

Dictionary entry

so as not to; so as to avoid

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See it in sentences

带上伞,免得淋雨。

Dài shàng sǎn, miǎnde lín yǔ.

English

Take an umbrella so you do not get wet.

早点走,免得迟到。

Zǎo diǎn zǒu, miǎnde chídào.

English

Leave early so you are not late.

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