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以至于 (yǐ zhì yú) — Chinese word meaning
HSK 7
以至于 (yǐ zhì yú) is a Chinese word: so that; to the extent that. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 以至于
连 lián conjunction
so that; to the extent that
她太累了，以至于在会议上睡着了。
tā tài lèi le yǐ zhì yú zài huì yì shàng shuì zháo le
She was so tired that she fell asleep during the meeting.
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Word breakdown
以 yǐ — by means of; using (forms part of conjunction)
Words with this character (31)
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- 可 can; able to; expressing possibility or permission
- 以 by means of; complements 可 to form expressions of ability or acceptability
Example
我可以帮你。
wǒ kě yǐ bāng nǐ
I can help you.
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Example
天气很冷，所以我穿了很多衣服。
tiān qì hěn lěng suǒ yǐ wǒ chuān le hěn duō yī fu
The weather is very cold, so I wore a lot of clothes.
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- 以 from, starting from (indicates a reference point)
- 上 up, above (indicates upward direction or higher value)
Example
十八岁以上的人可以投票。
shí bā suì yǐ shàng de rén kě yǐ tóu piào
People 18 years and above can vote.
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Example
请看以下说明。
qǐng kàn yǐ xià shuō míng
Please see the following instructions.
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我以为他不来了。
wǒ yǐ wéi tā bù lái le
I thought he wasn't coming.
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- 以 grammatical marker connecting with 前 to form time expression
- 前 before, previous (in terms of time)
Example
我以前住在北京。
wǒ yǐ qián zhù zài běi jīng
I lived in Beijing before.
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- 以 from; by means of (marks the starting point in time)
- 后 after; later; behind (provides the temporal direction)
Example
以后我会更加努力。
yǐ hòu wǒ huì gèng jiā nǔ lì
In the future, I will work even harder.
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Example
除了中文以外，我还会说英语。
chú le zhōng wén yǐ wài wǒ hái huì shuō yīng yǔ
Besides Chinese, I can also speak English.
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- 以 by means of, with (functions as a preposition establishing a boundary)
- 内 inside, within (indicates interior space or limit)
Example
请在三天以内完成这项工作。
qǐng zài sān tiān yǐ nèi wán chéng zhè xiàng gōng zuò
Please complete this work within three days.
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会议讨论了经济以及环境问题。
huì yì tǎo lùn le jīng jì yǐ jí huán jìng wèn tí
The meeting discussed economic as well as environmental issues.
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- 以 from, since (marking the starting point in time)
- 来 coming up to now (indicates direction toward present)
Example
改革开放以来，中国发生了巨大的变化。
gǎi gé kāi fàng yǐ lái zhōng guó fā shēng le jù dà de biàn huà
Since the reform and opening up, China has undergone tremendous changes.
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这种感觉难以形容。
zhè zhǒng gǎn jué nán yǐ xíng róng
This feeling is hard to describe.
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- 之 grammatical particle linking the reason
- 所 that which, indicating the object or thing
- 以 by means of, because of (causal meaning)
Example
我之所以学中文，是因为我喜欢中国文化。
wǒ zhī suǒ yǐ xué zhōng wén shì yīn wèi wǒ xǐ huān zhōng guó wén huà
The reason why I study Chinese is because I like Chinese culture.
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- 以 by means of, in order to (grammatical marker indicating purpose)
- 便 convenient, then (combines with 以 to express facilitation of purpose)
Example
请提前预订，以便我们安排座位。
qǐng tí qián yù dìng yǐ biàn wǒ men ān pái zuò wèi
Please book in advance so that we can arrange seats.
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请早点出发，以免迟到。
qǐng zǎo diǎn chū fā yǐ miǎn chí dào
Please leave early so as not to be late.
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他比以往更加努力了。
tā bǐ yǐ wǎng gèng jiā nǔ lì le
He works harder than before.
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这个问题需要加以解决。
zhè ge wèn tí xū yào jiā yǐ jiě jué
This problem needs to be resolved.
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通过努力学习，她得以考上理想的大学。
tōng guò nǔ lì xué xí tā dé yǐ kǎo shàng lǐ xiǎng de dà xué
Through diligent study, she was able to get into her ideal university.
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一个微笑足以让人感到温暖。
yí gè wēi xiào zú yǐ ràng rén gǎn dào wēn nuǎn
A smile is enough to make people feel warm.
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他对我的建议不以为然。
tā duì wǒ de jiàn yì bù yǐ wéi rán
He disapproves of my suggestion.
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学校对优秀学生予以奖励。
xué xiào duì yōu xiù xué shēng yǔ yǐ jiǎng lì
The school gives rewards to outstanding students.
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- 以 by means of; because of (provides causal element)
- 致 to lead to; to result in (provides consequence element)
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他工作太累，以致生病了。
tā gōng zuò tài lèi yǐ zhì shēng bìng le
He worked so hard that he became ill.
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作为领导，他总是以身作则。
zuò wéi lǐng dǎo tā zǒng shì yǐ shēn zuò zé
As a leader, he always leads by example.
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- 全 complete, entire, all
- 力 strength, effort, power
- 以 with, using, by means of
- 赴 go to, devote to, attend to
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为了实现目标，我们要全力以赴。
wèi le shí xiàn mù biāo wǒ men yào quán lì yǐ fù
To achieve our goal, we must go all out.
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他夜以继日地工作，终于完成了项目。
tā yè yǐ jì rì de gōng zuò zhōng yú wán chéng le xiàng mù
He worked day and night and finally completed the project.
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经过多年的努力，他终于如愿以偿考上了理想的大学。
jīng guò duō nián de nǔ lì tā zhōng yú rú yuàn yǐ cháng kǎo shàng le lǐ xiǎng de dà xué
After years of effort, he finally had his wish fulfilled and was admitted to his ideal university.
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- 持 to hold; to maintain
- 之 it; this (classical particle)
- 以 with; by means of
- 恒 constancy; permanence; perseverance
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只要持之以恒，你一定能成功。
zhǐ yào chí zhī yǐ héng nǐ yí dìng néng chéng gōng
As long as you persevere, you will definitely succeed.
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- 梦 dream; represents desires during sleep
- 寐 sleep; emphasizes the constant nature of the desire
- 以 by means of; grammatical connector linking dream/sleep to seeking
- 求 seek; pursue; represents the active pursuit of the desired object
Example
他终于得到了梦寐以求的录取通知书。
tā zhōng yú dé dào le mèng mèi yǐ qiú de lù qǔ tōng zhī shū
He finally received the acceptance letter he had been longing for.
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他总是自以为是，从不听别人的意见。
tā zǒng shì zì yǐ wéi shì cóng bù tīng bié rén de yì jiàn
He is always self-righteous and never listens to others' opinions.
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- 长 long (duration)
- 期 period, term
- 以 by, with (grammatical connector)
- 来 come, since (indicates time up to now)
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长期以来，他一直在研究这个问题。
cháng qī yǐ lái tā yì zhí zài yán jiū zhè ge wèn tí
For a long time, he has been researching this problem.
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这个消息真是难以置信。
zhè ge xiāo xi zhēn shì nán yǐ zhì xìn
This news is really unbelievable.
至 zhì — to reach; to arrive at (indicates extent)
Words with this character (12)
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她工作很努力，甚至周末也不休息。
tā gōng zuò hěn nǔ lì shèn zhì zhōu mò yě bù xiū xi
She works very hard, even doesn't rest on weekends.
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我至少需要三天时间。
wǒ zhì shǎo xū yào sān tiān shí jiān
I need at least three days.
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这个问题至今没有解决。
zhè ge wèn tí zhì jīn méi yǒu jiě jué
This problem has not been solved until now.
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虽然他很忙，但不至于连电话都不接。
suī rán tā hěn máng dàn bú zhì yú lián diàn huà dōu bù jiē
Although he's busy, he won't go so far as to not answer the phone.
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截至昨天，我们已经收到了一百份申请。
jié zhì zuó tiān wǒ men yǐ jīng shōu dào le yì bǎi fèn shēn qǐng
As of yesterday, we have received one hundred applications.
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- 至 to reach, arriving at (introduces a topic or point)
- 于 at, in (prepositional marker completing the compound)
Example
他去不去我不知道，至于我，我肯定会去的。
tā qù bù qù wǒ bù zhī dào zhì yú wǒ wǒ kěn dìng huì qù de
I don't know whether he'll go or not, but as for me, I'll definitely go.
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- 至 reaching the extreme; utmost
- 关 critical concern; crucial point
- 重 weighty; important
- 要 essential; necessary
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这个问题至关重要，我们必须认真对待。
zhè ge wèn tí zhì guān zhòng yào wǒ men bì xū rèn zhēn duì dài
This issue is crucial, we must treat it seriously.
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这个问题影响到学生、老师，乃至整个学校。
zhè ge wèn tí yǐng xiǎng dào xué sheng lǎo shī nǎi zhì zhěng ge xué xiào
This problem affects students, teachers, and even the entire school.
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- 无 no, without; negates the phrase that follows
- 微 tiny, minute; refers to the smallest details
- 不 not; negative particle
- 至 reach, arrive at; indicates that attention extends to all details
Example
母亲对孩子的照顾总是无微不至。
mǔ qīn duì hái zi de zhào gu zǒng shì wú wēi bù zhì
A mother's care for her children is always meticulous in every detail.
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他工作直至深夜。
tā gōng zuò zhí zhì shēn yè
He worked until late at night.
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- 自 from, since (marks the starting point)
- 始 beginning, start (indicates the commencement)
- 至 to, until (indicates movement toward an endpoint)
- 终 end, finish (indicates the conclusion)
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他自始至终都没有放弃。
tā zì shǐ zhì zhōng dōu méi yǒu fàng qì
He never gave up from beginning to end.
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至此，这个项目已经完成了。
zhì cǐ zhè ge xiàng mù yǐ jīng wán chéng le
Up to this point, this project has been completed.
于 yú — at; in (preposition completing the conjunction)
Words with this character (41)
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Example
这是一本关于中国历史的书。
zhè shì yī běn guān yú zhōng guó lì shǐ de shū
This is a book about Chinese history.
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经过多年努力，她终于实现了梦想。
jīng guò duō nián nǔ lì tā zhōng yú shí xiàn le mèng xiǎng
After years of effort, she finally realized her dream.
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雨停了，于是我们出发了。
yǔ tíng le yú shì wǒ men chū fā le
The rain stopped, so we set off.
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- 低 low, lower (provides the core meaning of being at a lower level)
- 于 than (provides the comparative function to establish comparison)
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今天的气温低于零度。
jīn tiān de qì wēn dī yú líng dù
Today's temperature is below zero degrees.
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这个设计便于使用。
zhè ge shè jì biàn yú shǐ yòng
This design is easy to use.
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对于这个问题，我有不同的看法。
duì yú zhè ge wèn tí wǒ yǒu bù tóng de kàn fǎ
Regarding this question, I have a different view.
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这个软件用于数据分析。
zhè ge ruǎn jiàn yòng yú shù jù fēn xī
This software is used for data analysis.
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- 由 from, originating from (indicates source or cause)
- 于 grammatical particle completing the prepositional structure
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由于天气不好，我们取消了旅行。
yóu yú tiān qì bù hǎo wǒ men qǔ xiāo le lǚ xíng
Due to bad weather, we cancelled the trip.
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今年的收入高于去年。
jīn nián de shōu rù gāo yú qù nián
This year's income is higher than last year's.
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北京位于中国北部。
Běi jīng wèi yú Zhōng guó běi bù
Beijing is located in northern China.
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她善于解决问题。
tā shàn yú jiě jué wèn tí
She is good at solving problems.
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- 在 to be at; to exist (provides the sense of location or state of being)
- 于 in; at (classical preposition that adds formality and directional meaning)
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成功的关键在于坚持。
chéng gōng de guān jiàn zài yú jiān chí
The key to success lies in persistence.
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这个国家处于战争状态。
zhè ge guó jiā chǔ yú zhàn zhēng zhuàng tài
This country is in a state of war.
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五大于三。
wǔ dà yú sān
Five is greater than three.
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- 小 small, little; indicates the lesser quantity in comparison
- 于 than; a comparative particle connecting the comparison
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这个数小于一百。
zhè ge shù xiǎo yú yì bǎi
This number is less than one hundred.
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这本书属于图书馆。
zhè běn shū shǔ yú tú shū guǎn
This book belongs to the library.
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他敢于面对困难。
tā gǎn yú miàn duì kùn nán
He dares to face difficulties.
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- 有 to have (indicates the presence of helpfulness)
- 助 help, assistance (the core meaning of being helpful)
- 于 to, for (indicates the target or object of help)
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运动有助于健康。
yùn dòng yǒu zhù yú jiàn kāng
Exercise is helpful to health.
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三加二等于五。
sān jiā èr děng yú wǔ
Three plus two equals five.
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你过于担心了。
nǐ guò yú dān xīn le
You're worrying too much.
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虽然他很忙，但不至于连电话都不接。
suī rán tā hěn máng dàn bú zhì yú lián diàn huà dōu bù jiē
Although he's busy, he won't go so far as to not answer the phone.
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- 乐 happy, pleased; conveys willingness with joy
- 于 at, in; preposition connecting the attitude to the action
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他乐于助人。
tā lè yú zhù rén
He is willing to help others.
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他出于好意帮助了我。
tā chū yú hǎo yì bāng zhù le wǒ
He helped me out of goodwill.
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- 勇 brave, courageous
- 于 in, at (forms verbal construction expressing willingness/courage to do something)
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我们要勇于承认错误。
wǒ men yào yǒng yú chéng rèn cuò wù
We must dare to admit our mistakes.
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这个问题易于理解。
zhè ge wèn tí yì yú lǐ jiě
This problem is easy to understand.
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他的灵感源于日常生活。
tā de líng gǎn yuán yú rì cháng shēng huó
His inspiration originates from daily life.
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- 至 to reach, arriving at (introduces a topic or point)
- 于 at, in (prepositional marker completing the compound)
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他去不去我不知道，至于我，我肯定会去的。
tā qù bù qù wǒ bù zhī dào zhì yú wǒ wǒ kěn dìng huì qù de
I don't know whether he'll go or not, but as for me, I'll definitely go.
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这个活动限于会员参加。
zhè ge huó dòng xiàn yú huì yuán cān jiā
This activity is limited to members only.
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她的成就不亚于她的老师。
tā de chéng jiù bú yà yú tā de lǎo shī
Her achievements are no less than her teacher's.
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这个城市的气候介于温带和亚热带之间。
zhè ge chéng shì de qì hòu jiè yú wēn dài hé yà rè dài zhī jiān
This city's climate lies between temperate and subtropical zones.
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基于当前情况，我们需要改变计划。
jī yú dāng qián qíng kuàng wǒ men xū yào gǎi biàn jì huà
Based on the current situation, we need to change our plans.
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这座城市居于国家的中心位置。
zhè zuò chéng shì jū yú guó jiā de zhōng xīn wèi zhì
This city is located in the central position of the country.
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这个成功归于团队的努力。
zhè ge chéng gōng guī yú tuán duì de nǔ lì
This success is attributed to the team's efforts.
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我们应该忠于祖国。
wǒ men yīng gāi zhōng yú zǔ guó
We should be loyal to our country.
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我们不要急于下结论。
wǒ men bù yào jí yú xià jié lùn
We shouldn't be hasty to draw conclusions.
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- 急 urgent, anxious, hasty
- 于 at, in (grammatical particle connecting adjective to verb)
- 求 seek, pursue, strive for
- 成 success, achievement, completion
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学习语言不能急于求成，需要循序渐进。
xué xí yǔ yán bù néng jí yú qiú chéng xū yào xún xù jiàn jìn
Learning a language cannot be rushed; one needs to proceed step by step.
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- 无 no, without
- 动 move, be emotionally moved
- 于 in, at (grammatical particle)
- 衷 heart, innermost feelings
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面对别人的求助，他总是无动于衷。
miàn duì bié rén de qiú zhù tā zǒng shì wú dòng yú zhōng
Facing others' requests for help, he always remains indifferent.
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现在后悔也无济于事了。
xiàn zài hòu huǐ yě wú jì yú shì le
Regretting it now is of no help.
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我们公司致力于提供优质服务。
wǒ men gōng sī zhì lì yú tí gōng yōu zhì fú wù
Our company is committed to providing quality service.
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经济趋于稳定。
jīng jì qū yú wěn dìng
The economy tends toward stability.
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鉴于目前的情况，我们决定推迟会议。
jiàn yú mù qián de qíng kuàng wǒ men jué dìng tuī chí huì yì
In view of the current situation, we decided to postpone the meeting.
Structure & writing
以 is a component in 2 characters
以 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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至 is a component in 6 characters
至 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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于 is a component in 2 characters
于 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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