4.04Usage: ++++
以
1. This point onwards
Sequence indicator
- 以上 (yǐ shàng) Above Literal. This point up(wards)
- 以下 (yǐ xià) Below Literal. This point down(wards)
- 以前 (yǐ qián) In the past Literal. This point and before
- 以后 (yǐ hòu) In the future Literal. This point and after
- 以及 (yǐ jí) As well as Literal. This point and (next mentioned)
2. Apply / Take / Make use of
- 以为 (yǐ wéi) Under the impression Literal. Apply according to
- 自以为是 (zì yǐ wéi shì) Opinionated Literal. Oneself under the impression that it is
- 以牙还牙 (yǐ yá huán yá) Punishment / Revenge Literal. Take a tooth for a tooth – similar to An eye for an eye
- 以茶代酒 (yǐ chá dài jiǔ) Take (drink) tea in place of wine – expressed when one is unfit to drink or had too much to drink at social gatherings (especially to show respect to elders or work superiors)