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Chinese
jièyǐ
Meaning: by means of this; thereby; in order to
Part of Speech: Conjunction

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Example

公司調整流程,藉以縮短客戶等待時間。
公司调整流程,借以缩短客户等待时间。
The company adjusted its workflow in order to shorten customers' waiting time.

Usage Notes

A formal written connector showing that the preceding action is used to achieve the result that follows.

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