Meaning of yǐ:
以
old variant of 以[yi3]; old variant of 以[yi3]; to use; by means of; according to; in order to; because of; at (a certain date or place)
Wǒmen yīnggāi yǐ shìshí wéi jīchǔ.
我们应该以事实为基础。
We should base things on facts.
Wǒmen yǐ yǒuyì wéi jīchǔ kāizhǎn hézuò.
我们以友谊为基础开展合作。
We develop cooperation based on friendship.
Tā tōngcháng yǐ hěn jiǎndān de fāngshì jiějué wèntí.
她通常以很简单的方式解决问题。
She usually solves problems in a very simple way.
Tā yǐ nǔlì qǔdéle chénggōng.
他以努力取得了成功。
He achieved success by means of hard work.
Wǒmen yīnggāi yǐ zuìxīn xiāoxī zuò juécè.
我们应该以最新消息做决策。
We should make decisions according to the latest information.
Wǒmen xūyào duànliàn shēntǐ, yǐ bǎochí jiànkāng.
我们需要锻炼身体，以保持健康。
We need to exercise in order to stay healthy.
Wǒmen yǐ jiéyuē zīyuán wéi mùbiāo.
我们以节约资源为目标。
We aim to conserve resources.
Huìyì jiāng yǐ zhōuwǔ wéi jiézhǐ rìqī.
会议将以周五为截止日期。
The meeting will set Friday as the deadline.
abbr. for Israel 以色列[Yi3 se4 lie4]
Wǒ tīng shuō tā qù le Yǐsèliè lǚxíng.
我听说他去了以色列旅行。
I heard he went to Israel for a trip.
