HSK 7
以……为……
以……为…… (yǐ……wéi……) - Take... as...
Explanation
The structure '以……为……' means 'take... as...', used to indicate an object, standard or focus. '以' precedes the object, '为' precedes the role or attribute. For example '以自己为中心' (take oneself as the center), '以和平为主题' (take peace as the theme). It is a structure with a formal, written tone.
Examples
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The grammar point “以……为……” (以……为…… (yǐ……wéi……) - Take... as...) 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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