以为

以为以為 wéi ㄧˇ ㄨㄟˊ ji5 wai4 HSK 2 進階級 · Level 3

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

Stroke order

Practice writing

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Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他自以为是。 He believes himself to be infallible.
  • 我以為你會來。 I took it that you would come.
  • 我以为你知道。 I thought you knew.
  • 我以为你想等。 I thought you wanted to wait.
  • 我以为你在听。 I thought you were listening.

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