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以為

ji5 wai4

yi3 wei2

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

Level: 2 Google Frequency: 3,960,000

以為 / 以为

以 ji5 yi3 - by means of; because of
為 wai4 wai6 wei2 wei4 - do, act; handle; be; for

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

This word was added by tuan on 15th Jul 2004 and last edited on 21st Jan 2008

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