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以免

yǐmiǎn

1. correlative conjunction lest; so as to avoid (negative purpose)

   出门带好雨伞，以免淋雨。

   Chūmén dài hǎo yǔsǎn, yǐmiǎn lín yǔ.

   Take an umbrella when you go out, lest you get caught in the rain.

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