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通过 and 以 can both mean "by means of". They are interchangeable in this structure: 以...的方式 = 通过...的方式
通过 is, however, more independent; in the structure above, you can omit "的方式". When we use 以, we need to add "的方式".

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How do I use 以 (yǐ) in a sentence?

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以 (yǐ) is used to indicate the purpose of an action or to introduce a reason for something.

For example, 他们以帮助别人为乐 (tāmen yǐ bāngzhù biérén wéi lè) means "they take pleasure in helping others". 以 (yǐ) is used to indicate that helping others is the purpose of their action.

Another example is 他们以节约用水为目标 (tāmen yǐ jiéyuē yòngshuǐ wéi mùbiāo). This means "they have the goal of saving water". 以 (yǐ) is used to introduce the reason for their goal.

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What are some different ways to use 以 (yǐ) in conversation?

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1. 以 (yǐ) can be used to express purpose, for example: 严阵以待 be in battle array and wait for the arrival of the enemy; be prepared to meet the challenge

2. 以 (yǐ) can be used to express a cause, for example: 不以善小而不为 Don't miss doing any good thing just because it looks insignificant.

3. 以 (yǐ) can be used to express a method, for example: 以权谋私 abuse one's power to seek personal gains, seek personal gains with power

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