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yǐmiǎn

so as not to, lest

A person walks dry under a red umbrella in the rain
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  • 出发前请确认路线,以免在山里迷路。 Chūfā qián qǐng quèrèn lùxiàn, yǐmiǎn zài shān lǐ mílù. Please confirm the route before setting off so as not to get lost in the mountains.
  • 出门带上雨伞,以免被雨淋湿。 Chūmén dài shàng yǔsǎn, yǐmiǎn bèi yǔ lín shī. Take an umbrella when you go out so you don't get soaked by the rain.
  • 请把手机调成静音,以免影响别人。 Qǐng bǎ shǒujī tiáo chéng jìngyīn, yǐmiǎn yǐngxiǎng biérén. Please set your phone to silent so as not to disturb others.

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