HSK 7
⋯⋯，以免/免得⋯⋯
The structure '以免/免得' expressing a preventive purpose
Explanation
'以免' and '免得' both mean 'to avoid' or 'lest', used to express that the purpose of the preceding action is to prevent a bad result from occurring. The common structure is: [active action], 以免/免得 + [undesired result]. For example: '出门在外看好你的东西，以免丢失' means 'When out and about, watch your belongings well, to avoid losing them'. These two words can be used interchangeably in most cases.
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The grammar point “⋯⋯，以免/免得⋯⋯” (The structure '以免/免得' expressing a preventive purpose) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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