以

• 拼音: yǐ
• 汉字拆解: 以 = 以 (archaic form representing 'to use')

含义

With; by means of; in order to. As a preposition or conjunction, indicating method, purpose, or basis.

A classical function word still widely used in formal modern Chinese. Introduces the means, basis, or purpose of an action. Forms many fixed expressions and appears in formal documents, literary works, and set phrases.

例句

1. 他以优异的成绩毕业。
2. 我们以诚信为本经营企业。
3. 以上就是我的全部发言。

用法指南

语境: formal writing, literature, official documents

语气: formal

正确说法

• 以科技创新推动经济发展。(Promote economic development through technological innovation.)
• 以上内容仅供参考。(The above content is for reference only.)

错误说法

• 我以吃饭 — incomplete; 以 requires a complete phrase structure, not isolated use before verbs

起源与历史

以 = 人 + 口 (person using mouth; archaic representation of using)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal