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以為
ji5 wai4 |
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Level: 2 Google Frequency: 3,960,000 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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This word has been viewed 7417 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by tuan on 15th Jul 2004 19:33 and last edited on 13th Aug 2010 00:10 |
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Characters in this word:以 ji5 - by means of; because of為 wai4 wai6 - do, act; serve as; be; for 2 compounds containing this word:不以為然 - object to; take exception to; not approve自以為是 - to think oneself is right |
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Showing all 7 examples containing 以為
你以為我係邊個呀? 粵
Who do you think I am?/Do you know who I am? [Lit. you mistakenly-believe I am who [particle]?]
我以為有個攝影師做男朋友,佢一定會幫我影好多靚相,殊不知佢一張相都冇幫我影過。 粵
I had the idea that by having a photographer as boyfriend, I would have many of my pictures taken. Little did I know that none of the photographs were of me. |
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