HSK 6 Verb usage
得以 + 动词
得以 + verb (be enabled to)
Structure Subject + 得以 + verb (achieved result)
得以 (déyǐ) is a formal modal meaning "to be enabled to", "to finally manage to": it announces that something difficult is achieved thanks to a prior condition. 问题终于得以解决 = "the problem could finally be resolved". Unlike 能 or 可以 (HSK 1-3), which express neutral ability or permission, 得以 stresses that an obstacle was removed and the result reached; it always precedes a two-syllable verb and takes no direct object after it. Found in reports, press and essays. The pattern "thanks to X, Y 得以 + V" is common.
Examples
- 经过多年努力,问题终于得以解决。
After years of effort, the problem could finally be resolved.
- 由于各方支持,这个计划得以顺利实施。
Thanks to support from all sides, the plan could be carried out smoothly.
- 在大家的帮助下,他的愿望终于得以实现。
With everyone's help, his wish was finally able to come true.
- 这座古建筑得以完整保留至今。
This ancient building has managed to be preserved intact to this day.
Levels are indicative: they follow the standard Chinese Grammar Wiki (AllSet Learning) progression, not an official HSK 3.0 mapping. We never assign levels by eye.