for the purpose of; in order to
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1 sense · 4 examplespreposition
for the purpose of; in order to
Introduces the goal or objective of an action. Note: To express 'because of' (reason/cause), use '因为' (yīnwèi) instead of '为了'.
Wèi为
le了
xué学
hǎo好
Zhōng中
wén文
，
tā他
měi每
tiān天
jiān坚
chí持
liàn练
xí习
。
In order to learn Chinese well, he practices every day.
Tā他
wèi为
le了
gōng工
zuò作
xué学
xí习
xīn新
zhī知
shi识
。
He is learning new knowledge for his work.
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Wèi为
le了
rén人
mín民
de的
lì利
yì益
ér而
xiàn献
shēn身
shì是
guāng光
róng荣
de的
。
It is honorable to dedicate oneself for the benefit of the people.
Wèi为
le了
jiào教
yù育
qún群
zhòng众
，
wǒ我
men们
shǒu首
xiān先
yào要
xiàng向
qún群
zhòng众
xué学
xí习
。
In order to educate the masses, we must first learn from the masses.