以为 以為
yǐ wéi
HSK level: HSK 3
Meaning
to think; to believe (often with the implication that the belief is mistaken – unless referring to one's own current belief)
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我以为你在听。
wǒ yǐ wéi nǐ zài tīng。
I thought you were listening.
我以为这是真的。
wǒ yǐ wéi zhè shì zhēn de。
I thought it was true.
我以为他会来的。
wǒ yǐ wéi tā huì lái de。
I thought he would come.