以免 (yǐmiǎn) – so as to avoid, lest

Pattern

• Means，以免 + Result

Usage

• A conjunction opening the second clause, naming an unwanted consequence to avoid; the first clause gives the measure or advice.
• Common in instructions and reminders.

Examples

1. 1

   提交文件前请再次核对信息，以免影响审批进度。

   Tíjiāo wénjiàn qián qǐng zàicì héduì xìnxī, yǐmiǎn yǐngxiǎng shěnpī jìndù.

   Please double-check the information before submitting, so as not to delay the approval.

2. 2

   出门多穿点儿，以免感冒。

   Chūmén duō chuān diǎnr, yǐmiǎn gǎnmào.

   Wrap up warm when you go out so you don't catch a cold.