以為 (ji5 wai4 | yi3 wei2) : think; believe

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以為

ji5 wai4

yi3 wei2

think; believe; consider (usually in the context where one thinks incorrectly)also 以爲

Level: 2 Google Frequency: 3,960,000

This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

以為 / 以为

This word has been viewed 8717 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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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

Showing all 7 examples containing 以為

我以為你去咗華埠，其實你返咗屋企。粵
I thought you went to Chinatown, but in fact you went home.

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]?]

你以為我傻嘅咩？粵
Do you think I'm stupid?

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.

佢可以為咗你沕水撞牆都在所不惜。粵
He would dive into the water and collide/crash at the wall for you, without regards for the consequences.
[in other words: "He would do anything for you."]

佢當時好慌，以為自己命不久矣粵
Thinking that her end was near, she panicked.

唔好以為佢地只係學生粵 ?!
Don't think they're just students!

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