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得以

déyǐ

to be able to

A person reaching an open gate
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得 dé

Strokes
11
Radical
彳 — to step with the left foot
How it's built
Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts
More about the character 得

Example phrases

  • 他得以回家。 Tā déyǐ huí jiā. He is able to go home.
  • 我得以学习。 Wǒ déyǐ xuéxí. I get to study.
  • 她得以休息。 Tā déyǐ xiūxi. She is able to rest.

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