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起见

qǐjiàn

1. particle for the sake of; with a view to (marking purpose)

   为安全起见，请系好安全带。

   Wèi ānquán qǐjiàn, qǐng jì hǎo ānquándài.

   For safety's sake, please fasten your seat belt.

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