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Chinese
yǐwéi
Meaning: to think; to believe; to assume
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

我以為今天會下雨,所以帶了傘。
我以为今天会下雨,所以带了伞。
I thought it would rain today, so I brought an umbrella.
風一吹,窗簾就不停晃動,讓我以為窗外有人。
When the wind blows, the curtains keep swaying, making me think someone is outside the window.
他以為這只是小問題,殊不知後來竟變成一場危機。
He thought it was only a small problem, but it later turned into a crisis.
嘻!你終於來了,我還以為你迷路了。
She giggled and welcomed him, saying she had thought he was lost.
我本以為今天會下雨,豈料天空一片晴朗。
I thought it would rain today, but unexpectedly the sky is perfectly clear.

Usage Notes

Often used when an initial assumption turns out to be incorrect or when expressing an opinion.

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