为了

wèi le

HSK 3

Meaning

for; for the purpose of; in order to

Definition

表示目的，相当于英语的'for'或'in order to'。

Indicates purpose, equivalent to 'for' or 'in order to' in English.

Usage

通常用在动词或动名词前，表示做某事的目的。也可以接名词，表示为了某人或某物。

Usually used before a verb or gerund to indicate the purpose of an action. It can also be followed by a noun to mean 'for the sake of' someone or something.

Examples

1 他努力学习为了考上大学。 (He studies hard in order to get into college.)
2 为了健康，他每天锻炼。 (For the sake of health, he exercises every day.)
3 为了你，我愿意做任何事。 (For you, I would do anything.)
4 为了公司的发展，他加班加点。 (For the development of the company, he works overtime.)
5 为了庆祝生日，我们举办了一个派对。 (To celebrate the birthday, we held a party.)

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