为

• 拼音: wèi
• 汉字拆解: 为 = simplified from 為; originally depicted a hand leading an elephant — to do, to act for

含义

For; for the sake of; in order to. A preposition indicating purpose or benefit.

Used before the object of benefit or purpose. Common patterns include 为了 (for the purpose of), 为...服务 (to serve...), and 因为 (because). Distinguished from the pronunciation wéi, which means 'to be' or 'to act as.' An essential function word in Chinese grammar.

例句

1. 她为家人做了很多事。
2. 为了学好中文，我每天都练习。
3. 谢谢你为我做的一切。

用法指南

语境: expressing purpose, expressing benefit, everyday

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 为了健康，我开始跑步。(For the sake of health, I started running.)
• 他为大家做了很多。(He has done a lot for everyone.)

错误说法

• 为吃饭 without 了 (When expressing purpose, use 为了 with 了 before the verb phrase — 为了吃饭, not just 为吃饭)

起源与历史

Simplified from 為. An ancient character originally depicting a hand leading an elephant — to do, to act on behalf of.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal