以为

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Trad.以為

Definitions

to think; to believe (often with the implication that the belief is mistaken – unless referring to one's own current belief)

Examples

不以为然

bù yǐ wéi rán

to not think so; to disagree; to take exception

不以为苦，反以为乐

bù yǐ wéi kǔ, fǎn yǐ wéi lè

not considering it hardship, but rather taking pleasure in it

这部电影我以为很有教育意义

zhè bù diàn yǐng wǒ yǐ wéi hěn yǒu jiào yù yì yì

I think this movie is very educational

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